Chemical Classification
GICs are commonly classified into five principal types:
- Conventional Glass Ionomer Cements (Low- and high-viscosity)
- Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cements (Conventional with addition of HEMA)
- Hybrid Ionomer Cements (Also known as Dual-cured Glass Ionomer Cements)
- Tri-cure Glass Ionomer Cements
- Metal-reinforced Glass Ionomer Cements
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