Clinical Evaluation of Nano Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Glass Ionomer in Treatment of Root Caries in Geriatric Patients

Clinical Evaluation of Nano Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Glass Ionomer Versus Conventional Glass Ionomer in Treatment of Root Caries in Geriatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

In geriatric patients, will the clinical performance of nano hydroxyapatite reinforced glass ionomer be better than conventional glass ionomer cement in treatment of root caries lesions over one year follow up?

Glass carbomers are commercialized under the name of GCP Glass Fill, this material may be an interesting subject of research, certainly its bioactive properties as the manufacturer claims this material to have remineralizing properties. If this is the case, GCP Glass Fill could be an interesting reference material for further bioactivity studies

Inclusion Criteria:

• • ≥ 50 years old

  • Males or females.
  • Community-dwelling
  • Have five or more of their own teeth
  • With ≥ 1 root caries lesion

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Patients younger than 50 years old

  • Disabilities.
  • Systemic diseases or severe medically compromised.