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<p>A new self-curing ( chemically-cured), resin-modified glass-ionomer cement, Fuji Ortho (GC International Japan<sup>TM</sup>) is based on the technology of hybrid glass-ionomer restorative materials and features chemical adhesion to tooth structure and long-term fluoride release. These materials do not require acid etching of the tooth for adhesion, thereby preserving the integrity of the enamel prisms. This paper describes the clinical use of Fuji Ortho for the direct bonding of orthodontic (metal) brackets.</p>
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A new self-curing ( chemically-cured), resin-modified glass-ionomer cement, Fuji Ortho (GC International JapanTM) is based on the technology of hybrid glass-ionomer restorative materials and features chemical adhesion to tooth structure and long-term fluoride release. These materials do not require acid etching of the tooth for adhesion, thereby preserving the integrity of the enamel prisms. This paper describes the clinical use of Fuji Ortho for the direct bonding of orthodontic (metal) brackets.

A New Self-Curing Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement for the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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A new self-curing ( chemically-cured), resin-modified glass-ionomer cement, Fuji Ortho (GC International JapanTM) is based on the technology of hybrid...

A New Self-Curing Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement for the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets

Published Online: Jan 16, 2024

Page range: 247 - 249

Received: Oct 01, 1996

Accepted: Dec 01, 1996

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1997-0006

Keywords
Bonding, resinmodified glass-ionomer cements

© 1997 John P. Fricker, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

A New Self-Curing Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement for the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets

Published Online: Jan 16, 2024

Page range: 247 - 249

Received: Oct 01, 1996

Accepted: Dec 01, 1996

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1997-0006

KeywordsBonding, resinmodified glass-ionomer cements

© 1997 John P. Fricker, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Bonding, resinmodified glass-ionomer cements