title: A chemomechanical system for caries removal and glass ionomer cement to restore fixed partial denture abutments.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: General Practice Residency Program, The Allentown Hospital-Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, PA 18069.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Lu
mesh_terms: D000613:Aminobutyrates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
chemical_list: D000613:Aminobutyrates; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C018172:GK 101E