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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Xu, Wen An

Titel

Restorative material choices for primary teeth and clinical case report

Ort / Verlag

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

Erscheinungsjahr

2009

Quelle

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Translation from original language as provided by authorRestorative dentistry for Primary Dentition offers many new possibilities in terms of dental materials choices. Given so many options, the practitioner needs to determine which of the options is best for the clinical situation at hand. This article discusses the different characteristics between amalgam,glass ionomer cement, resin-modified glass ionomer cement, compomer, resin composite and describes inherent materials properties differences, clinical use considerations, and other important decision factors. Clinical techniques using these materials are demonstrated, and step-by-step guides explaining how to achieve good results are articulated. The cooperation level of the child is extremely important in considering material choice, as very good isolation, cooperation, and adequate time are required for some of these materials and