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Smooth Surface Glass lonomer Restoration for Primary Teeth
Author(s) -
Killian Constance M.,
Croll Theodore P.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1991.tb00804.x
Subject(s) - glass ionomer cement , materials science , enamel paint , dentin , dentistry , carious lesion , cement , composite material , medicine
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.