One challenge is the limited mechanical resistance
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One challenge is the limited mechanical resistance of glass ionomer cements. Another challenge is the high dissolution of glass ionomer cements in water sorption. The incorporation of silk fibroin nanoparticles could address these challenge
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Sourced from the stated challenges and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Silk fibroin nanoparticle reinforcement in glass ionomers (2026) · Brazilian journal of oral sciences/Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences · doi
One challenge is the limited mechanical resistance of glass ionomer cements. Another challenge is the high dissolution of glass ionomer cements in water sorption. The incorporation of silk fibroin nanoparticles could address these challenges.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: one challenge limited mechanical resistance glass ionomer cements - Maintenance of physicochemical, optical, and biological properties of conventional glass ionomer cement enriched with an anacardic acid-derivative compound (2026) · Clinical Oral Investigations · doi
The lack of bioactive compounds in conventional glass ionomer cements. The need to enhance the preventive potential of glass ionomer cements. The limited understanding of the effects of anacardic acid on the properties of glass ionomer cement.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: lack bioactive compounds conventional glass ionomer cements need - Effect of addition of hydroxyapatite nanofibers to glass ionomer cement on fracture toughness, microhardness, and fluoride release (2026) · Odontology · doi
The limitations of glass ionomer cement, such as low fracture toughness, need to be addressed to improve its performance as a restorative material. The study identifies the need for a modified glass ionomer cement with enhanced mechanical properties and fluoride release.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: limitations glass ionomer cement low fracture toughness need
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