GIC
Pronunciation: G-I-C (spell out)
Also written as: GIC — Glass Ionomer Cement
Standard abbreviation for glass ionomer cement, a fluoride-releasing dental material used in restorations, luting, and base/liner applications.
Full Definition
GIC stands for glass ionomer cement. In dental materials literature and clinical documentation, this abbreviation is widely recognized and should be defined at first use in any document intended for a non-specialist audience. Editors should ensure consistency in usage—some authors write 'GI cement' or 'GI' as shorthand, which should be standardized to 'GIC' in accordance with ISO conventions. The variant 'RMGIC' (resin-modified glass ionomer cement) is a related but distinct acronym and must not be conflated.
Usage
Usage note: Always define at first use. Standardize variant forms ('GI cement', 'GI') to 'GIC' for consistency in formal documents.
In Context
- "The author used 'GI' and 'GIC' interchangeably throughout the manuscript, which was flagged for standardisation." — Manuscript editing note
- "GIC (glass ionomer cement) was applied as a liner prior to composite placement." — Clinical protocol document