Glass ionomers in proximal cavities of primary molars.
Proximal cavities with or without a dovetail were prepared in primary molars of 5-7-yr-old children. The cavities were filled with either a traditional glass ionomer (Ketac-Fil) or a cermet (Ketac-Silver). A total number of 199 treated teeth were available for evaluation 5-14 months after placement of the fillings. The percentage of success was 84% for Ketac-Fil and 77% for Ketac-Silver. There was no clear difference in rate success between the two different types of cavities.
Forsten
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Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland.
Karjalainen
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D016722:Cermet Cements; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification; D003738:Dental Cements; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008298:Maleates; D008963:Molar; D012834:Silver; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
D016722:Cermet Cements; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008298:Maleates; D012834:Silver; C040964:Ketac-Fil