1. Cavities filled with a new generation of conventional
glass ionomer cement (Fuji IXgp™) had significantly
less leakage than similar cavities filled with conventional
glass ionomer cement.
2. Cavities filled with resin-modified glass ionomer ce-
ment and composite resin had significantly less leakage
than cavities filled with conventional glass ionomer ce-
ment.
3. The application of Fuji IXgp™, in conjunction with
the ART, may be an excellent alternative to bring den-
tistry to the population in rural areas of
non-industrialized countries as well as a conservative
approach for the management of early childhood car-
ies, because it can be used without the use of photo
curing.