title: A practical overview of pediatric restorative dentistry.
abstract: Given the available choices in restorative materials, the practitioner must carefully consider each case individually. Size of the lesion, expected life span, and need for preventive considerations all play a factor in the appropriate choice of materials to restore the primary dentition.
authors.forename: Kevin L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Haney
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D020770:Compomers; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D011672:Pulpotomy
chemical_list: D020770:Compomers; D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D003723:Dental Amalgam