Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Blended Material for Dentistry

This study mainly focused to find out suitability of Eppawala Sol Gel Synthesized Hydroxyapatite (SGHAp) as a dental filling material, by comparing and contrasting it with human tooth as well as commercially available Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC), which is currently used for dental applications in Sri Lanka. Selected commercial product containing two main parts as GIC majorly consists of Fluor aluminosilicate glass and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate polymer, is currently used self-curing conventional glass ionomer restorative material in Sri Lankan government hospitals which indicates for non-stress bearing restorations, deciduous teeth restorations, geriatric restorations, intermediate restorative and base material for cavities using sandwich technique, cervical restorations, cold build ups, temporary fillings and dentine replacement etc. It is prepared directly before use by mixing its powder component with polymer component clinically and resulted paste is cured within a few seconds [26].