Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 127, Issue 1, 106-108
Copyright © 1996 by American Dental Association
GORDON J. CHRISTENSEN, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
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Restoration of pediatric posterior teeth
GJ Christensen
Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
Four categories of materials are popular for restoration of slightly to moderately carious pediatric primary teeth: amalgam, composite resin, glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer. Practitioners looking for a material to replace dental amalgam for restoration of pediatric Class II areas will find that the most promising and growing technique is using resin-modified glass ionomer.