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A chemomechanical system for caries removal and glass ionomer cement to restore fixed partial denture abutments
Author(s) -
Lu Dominic P.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1992.tb00460.x
Subject(s) - glass ionomer cement , medicine , dentistry , cement , process (computing) , casting , orthodontics , computer science , materials science , composite material , operating system
When a fixed partial denture fails due to recurrent caries under the casting of the abutments, a remake process usually requires a great deal of cooperation, multiple lengthy appointments, and financial resources. Many patients with special needs may not have the cooperation, tolerance, and resources to support such treatment. This paper describes an alternative method that utilizes a chemomechanical system for caries removal followed by a conventional restorative material to treat those patients