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Resin-modified glass ionomer cement is a viable alternative to silver amalgam and resin-based composites for Class I, Class II, Class III and Class V fillings in children's teeth. In a study of 306 children who had a total of 864 fillings with resin-modified glass ionomer, success rates exceeded 90% in all classes of restoration.
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Resin-modified glass ionomer dental cement, when used in tooth restorations, appears to inhibit the loss of minerals from the enamel surface of teeth adjacent to the dental crown. Researchers repaired a decaying tooth adjacent to a tooth requiring a crown in 21 patients. Restorations using fluoride-containing resin-modified glass ionomer cement significantly reduced demineralization of the adjacent tooth, compared to restorations with non-fluoride-containing materials. The effect of the fluoridated restoration was similar to the effect of daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, compared to patients who used toothpaste without fluoride. The use of fluoride-containing dental resin could be particularly useful in children, in whom daily tooth-brushing may be inadequate.
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Resin-modified glass ionomer cements may prevent dental cavities. These cements are used in dental fillings. Forty children with at least two cavities received resin-modified glass ionomer cement in one tooth and a traditional amalgam filling in the other. They were followed for up to three years. When the teeth were finally lost, examination revealed that those with a resin-modified glass ionomer cement had less enamel demineralization. This process is the precursor to cavity formation.
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