<prompt> Why GIC is the best restorative material in children?High strengthGood marginal integrityIt can bond to both enamel dentinIt has less occlusal wear  <response>: Glass ionomer cement bonds to the tooth structure by means of an ionic bond between the carboxyl group of polyacrylic acid liquid and calcium of the enamel and dentin.Reference: Materials Used in Dentistry, S mahalaxmi first ed page no 12 