title: Class II Vitremer restoration of primary molars.
abstract: Several resin-modified, glass-ionomer cements have proved successful when used in Class III and Class V cavities in primary teeth. One of them, Vitremer, is proving to be very durable when used in Class I and Class II cavities in primary teeth. The material is handled as quickly and easily as silver amalgam. The components of the Vitremer Tri-Cure System are: Primer, Glass powder, Liquid, and Resin gloss. In addition to a light-curing mechanism, Vitremer hardens by the acid base, glass-ionomer reaction, and a chemical "dark cure", catalyzed by a reduction/oxidation reaction. Over 600 Class II Vitremer restorations have been placed and over 250 have been in the teeth long enough (12 to 18 months) to be observed regularly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Croll
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Helpin
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C084550:Vitremer