title: Simplified trimming and finishing of glass-polyalkenoate (ionomer) cement restorations.
abstract: Shaping and fine working of restorations necessitated by cervical lesions, abrasions at the necks of teeth, or root surface caries can often be arduous to complete. As an example of a facilitated trimming and simplified finishing technique for cervical restorations, the use of "tissue-protective" finishing diamonds to adapt a Class V Type II glass-polyalkenoate (ionomer) cement restoration is demonstrated. Because of their noncutting guiding tips, these "safe-ended" diamond instruments can help prevent discontinuous and nonanatomic contouring of restorations. In addition, these special instruments allow a less traumatic working procedure in areas of marginal gingiva.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Firla
mesh_terms: D002244:Carbon; D003481:Cuspid; D003754:Dental High-Speed Equipment; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation*; D018130:Diamond; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D002244:Carbon; D018130:Diamond