title: Cermet--an ideal core material for posterior teeth?
abstract: Both amalgam and composite have limitations as core materials. Cermet cements, with their ease of preparation and placement, cariostatic effect, and adhesion to tooth substance, have some advantages over both of these commonly used materials. This article reviews the suitability of glass-ionomer/cermets for use in building up cores on posterior teeth, and provides a guide to the clinical technique.
authors.affiliation: Turner Dental School, Manchester.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Watts
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003442:Crowns; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003738:Dental Cements; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D011176:Post and Core Technique
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D003723:Dental Amalgam