Effect of Nanodiamond Incorporation on the Surface, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of Glass Ionomer Cement.

Adding nanodiamond particles to glass ionomer cement reduced friction and altered surface characteristics, with 2 wt.% nanodiamond producing the lowest friction coefficient; however, this addition significantly decreased microhardness and wear resistance compared to unmodified cement.

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