Mechanical Enhancement for Longevity of Glass Ionomer Cement Using Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Study on Microhardness and Wear Resistance.

Researchers tested glass ionomer cement modified with cellulose nanocrystals at three concentrations to assess surface hardness and wear resistance. Adding nanocrystals increased hardness in a dose-dependent way, but higher concentrations reduced wear resistance.

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