Effect of Mouthrinses on Water Sorption and Solubility of Flouride-Releasing Restorative Materials

Objective: This study aimed to investigate water sorption/solubility behavior of glass ionomer cement-based-containing restorative materials. Methods: A total of 21 specimens for each material (Riva Self Cure, Riva Light Cure, GCP Glass Fill) were prepared using a teflon ring (10x2 mm). These specimens were stored in a desiccator for 24 hours at 37±1 ºC and the weight of each sample was measured using a sensitive balance. Afterwards, the specimens were stored in an incubator containing distilled water, mouthrinse with alcohol, and mouthrinse without alcohol at 37±1 ºC for one day. The specimens were later dried to a constant mass in a desiccator, and each specimen was measured using a digital electronic caliper. Data were statistically analyzed (p