n Journal of Minimum Intervention in Dentistry - Laboratory trial results concerning high-viscosity glass-ionomer versus amalgam tooth restorations not suitable for clinical guidance

Abstract

SYSTEM Initiative: Results from laboratory studies comparing high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement (HVGIC) with amalgam for tooth restorations do not share the same effect direction and magnitude of results from controlled clinical trials. Laboratory trial results may thus not correctly reflect clinical reality and should not be used for clinical guidance concerning HVGICs in daily dental practice.