Comparative investigation of fabrication, roughness, mechanical and wear properties of glass ionomer and nanofillers reinforced dental composite: A reviewVergleichende Untersuchung der Herstellung, der Rauheit, der mechanischen Eigenschaften und des Verschleissverhaltens von mit Glasionomer und Nanofullstoffen verstarktem Dentalverbundwerkstoff: Ein Review

In the present study, comparative analysis of glass ionomer and nanofillers in the performance of dental composite has been reviewed. In dental composite, a number of particulate fillers specifically nanoparticle are being tested and used. A new approach has been tried and investigated to replace expensive nanofillers with the other filler such as glass ionomer. There is a strong need to understand the scientific method, to conduct the clinical trial, and to perform the laboratory test to evaluate role of each parameter, constituent in the performance of dental composite. The present research reviewed the recent finding, possible opportunity and challenges for use of glass ionomer as replacement of nanofiller in dental composite. The existing literature on the favorable and non-favorable side of glass ionomer is critically evaluated. The major aspect considered in the present review was to evaluate the surface roughness, mechanical properties and wear properties. The present article attempted to provide a state- of- the-art analysis of fabrication method, surface treatment method and comparative analysis on role of particulate filler versus glass ionomer on the performance based on mechanical and wear testing mechanism.

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This study compared the performance of glass ionomer and nanofillers in dental composite. It explored the possibility of using glass ionomer as a replacement for expensive nanofillers and evaluated the impact of various parameters on the performance of dental composite through clinical and laboratory tests. The study critically evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of glass ionomer, focusing on surface roughness, mechanical properties, and wear properties. By analyzing fabrication and surface treatment methods, it compared the role of particulate fillers and glass ionomer in mechanical and wear testing mechanisms.