Monday, February 26, 2007
Ask and answer for Lecture 6
Click on the comment link below to post a question regarding the content from Dr Troutman's second lecture on Pediatric Restorations. Respond to any of the concepts that may not have been clear to your classmates. Your student number and last name must accompany each comment. Extra credit may be given for thoughtful responses to classmate questions.
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Can glass ionomer be used instead of composite to fill strip crowns?
Thanks,
Raquel Ulma #188
In response to Raquel’s question, when restoring primary teeth with strip crowns I think that composite is a much better material then glass ionomer. Although glass ionomer is available in many shades, it is much more opaque than composite, making it esthetically inferior. More importantly, the main limitation of glass ionomer is the decreased strength and resistance to abrasion relative to composite restorations.
Bozhena Fisher #128
I would say that although resin is a superior material there are times when GI would be indicated such as a high caries rate.
Marc Thomas 182
I believe that composite would be indicated over GI when doing strip crowns since caries control and caries removal should be done prior to any strip crown placement, so the main factor in choosing the restorative material would be strength, resistance to abrasion, and longevity, instead of overly being concerned about recurrent caries.
previous statement made by Sean Nguyen, #160
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