title: Restorative dentistry for children.
abstract: This article discusses contemporary pediatric restorative dentistry. Indications and contraindications for the choice of different restorative materials in different clinical situations, including the risk assessment of the patient, are presented. The specific use of glass ionomer cement or resin-modified glass ionomer cement, resin-based composite, and stainless steel crowns is discussed so that preparation design and restoration placement is understood.
authors.affiliation: Department of Developmental Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. donly@uthscsa.edu
authors.forename: Kevin J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Donly
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003188:Composite Resins; D003442:Crowns; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D013193:Stainless Steel
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D013193:Stainless Steel