Research Article
Volume 4 Issue 11
Clinical Performance and Antibacterial Effect of Two Luting Cements Used
with CAD-CAM Zirconia Space Maintainer
Ibrahim Barakat, Mohamed Galal Aboelsoud and Salem Abdelhakim
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Background: Premature loss of primary molars plays a significant role in the malfunction of the masticatory apparatus and
considerable malocclusion. Space maintainers referred to appliances that preserve the space for adequate eruption of permanent
teeth. In modern civilization, the era of esthetics has the main interest of people; therefore, the introduction of new materials and
techniques is required.
Methods: In the present study, clinical and antimicrobial evaluation of two luting types of cement [(glass ionomer cement (group A)
and resin cement (group B)] under custom made zirconia space maintainers.
Results: Twenty-four space maintainers (96%) remain in position and function after three months of evaluation for group A and
92% for group B. Also, there was no significant difference in the antibacterial properties between the two groups.
Conclusion: Both luting types of cement provided a sufficient success rate during the clinical evaluation period.
Keywords:Space Maintainers; Zirconia; GIC; Resin Cement; Streptococcus mutans