Recent research progress on antibacterial modifications of conventional glass ionomer cement for dental restorations: a narrative review

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) has been widely used in the field of oral therapy because of its excellent properties. Good oral biocompatibility and easy clinical operation are important advantages of GIC. However, GIC still faces many challenges in its application as a repair material such as secondary caries and low mechanical properties. Recent studies have shown that conventional GIC is frequently insufficient for effective antibacterial protection. Therefore, many researchers have explored improving the antibacterial properties of GIC to prevent secondary caries by incorporating various materials with antibacterial properties into GIC. In this review, the recent research on GIC modified by antibacterial materials was systematically reviewed. The antibacterial mechanisms of various types of antibacterial materials were discussed in detail, and views on future research development were presented considering the current challenges in the field of GIC antibacterial modification.

Glass ionomer cement; Antibacterial; Modification; Narrative review

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