ADVANTAGES OF USING LOCALLY PRODUCED GLASS IONOMER CEMENT IN THE CEMENTATION OF FIXED PROSTHODONTIC CONSTRUCTIONS

Abstract

The development of adhesive technologies in modern dentistry has enabled the reliable cementation of metal-free fixed prosthetic constructions; however, the problem of selecting an optimal cement remains relevant. Locally produced glass ionomer cements were comparatively studied alongside foreign analogues, and their physical, chemical, and aesthetic properties were evaluated. The study results demonstrated the clinical effectiveness and economic advantages of locally manufactured cements.