Smooth surface glass ionomer restoration for primary teeth |
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| Authors: | C M Killian T P Croll |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. |
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| Abstract: | Glass ionomer restorative cement offers the clinician an alternative to bonded composite resin for restoration of certain lesions in primary teeth. This article details a step-by-step procedure for restoration of a smooth surface carious lesion in a primary incisor using an encapsulated glass ionomer restorative material and reviews advantages and limitations of the cement. A light-hardened glass ionomer liner/base that has proven useful as an enamel and dentin restorative is also described. |
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