WETTABILITY AND COLOR STABILITY OF DIFFERENT MOUTHWASH ON NOVEL NANO MODIFIED GIC

Abstract

Glass ionomer cements GICs are widely used in dentistry for their fluoride release biocompatibility and adhesive properties. Wettability and color stability are crucial aspects for dental materials including nano modified GICs particularly concerning their interaction with oral hygiene products such as mouthwashes. Wettability affects initial placement and bonding to tooth surfaces while color stability ensures long term aesthetic integrity. GIC was used in the present study where hydroxyapatite concentrations were grouped into 3 percent 5 percent and 10 percent and the prepared specimens were placed in cylindrical wells using a sterile cement carrier. The cement layer upper surface was levelled using a sterile glass slide. Initial color GICs typically have a translucent appearance with a shade similar to tooth structure making them aesthetically pleasing. Color changes GICs can undergo some initial color changes after placement due to hydration and setting reactions. This can result in a slight change in shade often toward a slightly darker appearance. Wettability defined as a biomaterials ability to rearrange its surface functional groups upon contact with liquids or cells plays a critical role in determining how dental materials interact with the oral environment. Our findings suggest that nano modified GICs show improved wettability compared to conventional GICs. This could be attributed to the nanoparticles which modify the materials surface energy making it less prone to bacterial adherence. The present study concludes that the colorimetric values and wettability of novel nano modified glass ionomer cement are more stable than conventional glass ionomer cement after exposure to chlorhexidine mouthwash. The incorporation of nanoparticles increases the filler volume of GIC.