Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the Rotomix mixing device, used for mixing glass ionomer cements, in comparison with conventional mixing procedures including both hand and amalgamator methods. The properties examined were extrusion force, surface pH (indicating homogeneity), and porosity. The results indicated that the Rotomix device produced cement mixtures without compromising any of the examined properties relative to other mixing methods.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
MeSH terms
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Analysis of Variance
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Capsules
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Dental Equipment*
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Glass Ionomer Cements / chemical synthesis*
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Magnesium Oxide / chemical synthesis
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Maleates / chemical synthesis
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Materials Testing
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Polycarboxylate Cement / chemical synthesis
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Porosity
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Surface Properties
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Technology, Dental / instrumentation*
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Zinc Oxide / chemical synthesis
Substances
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Capsules
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Glass Ionomer Cements
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Ketac-Molar Aplicap
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Maleates
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Polycarboxylate Cement
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ketac-molar
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Magnesium Oxide
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Ketac-cem
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Ketac-Fil
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Zinc Oxide