B Jyothi Lekshmi’s scientific contributions

... Dentin conditioner provides a cleaning effect by which the smear layer is removed without removing the smear plugs minimizing the dentinal wetness, conditioning also improves the ion exchange with the cement, thus increases the bonding efficiency of GIC by the chemical interaction of polyalkenoic acid with residual hydroxyapatite. [18] The surface texture, which is one of the characteristics of any restorative material that helps maintaining the cleanliness of the restoration surface and inhibits bacterial growth. [19] The surface texture of different restorative materials could be affected by interior factors, as alterations in the inorganic fillers' shape, size, distribution, and volume, in addition to external factors, such as material exposure to different liquids or medications. ...

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Clinical Performance of Zirconia Reinforced versus Conventional Viscous Glass Ionomer in Class I Cavities of Geriatric Patients: A 1-year Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial