Glass Ionomer Cement
Direct or indirect pulp-capping
Permanent restoration of occlusal stress-bearing areas.
Pulpotomy (removal of affected coronal pulp to preserve vitality of remaining pulp tissue).
Apexigenesis (induction of root development in vital teeth with an inflamed coronal pulp).
Zinc Phosphate Cement
Allows minimal cavity preparation.
Less stress on margins and marginal seal.
Protects against secondary caries.
Excellent esthetics and finish.
Glass ionomer silver reinforced restorative
Glass ionomer cement
Advantages:
• High flexural strength, reduces the risk of restoration fracture.
• Adhesion to enamel and dentin.
Cement
Indications:
Permanent cementation of inlays, Onlays, crowns and
bridges made of metal or porcelain fused to metal (PFM), all-aluminia or all-zirconia strengthened core ceramic systems (e.g. Lava™ Crowns & Bridges)
Restorative Capsule
Sandwich technique with glass ionomer resin material.
Cusp buildup.
Core buildup.
Splinting.
Gold-Flex Rotary Files 25mm