Comparative evaluation of microleakage in conventional glass ionomer cements and triclosan incorporated glass ionomer cements

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: The aim of the following study is to comparatively evaluate the microleakage of triclosan incorporated GIC with conventional restorative GIC. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Triclosan in powder form was added to conventional GIC to formulate a concentration of 2.5%. Class five cavities were prepared in non-carious extracted molars and were respectively restored with conventional restorative GIC and triclosan incorporated GIC. Samples were kept in 10% methylene blue dye. Ground sections were obtained and were observed under a binocular microscope for dye penetration. RESULT: No significant difference was found in the microleakage of two groups. CONCLUSION: Triclosan incorporated GIC can be considered as an alternative to GIC with enhanced antibacterial property.