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    DENTALMATERIAL

    CEMENTSDr Sara Sarraj

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    DENTALCEMENTS

    are a classification of dental materials that

    are continually used in dentistry. The

    American Dental Association and the

    International Standards Organization (ISO)

    have teamed up to classify dental cements

    according to their properties and their

    intended uses in dentistry.

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    1850s

    ZOE

    Earl y 1900s

    ZP

    1900sZinc carboxylate

    1972GI

    1992

    RMGI

    Development of dental cements

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    CLASSIFICATION OF CEMENTS

    Type I: Luting agents that include

    permanent and temporary cements.

    Type II: Restorative applications.

    Type III: Liner or base applications

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    LUTING CEMENTS

    A material that acts as an adhesive to hold

    together the casting to the tooth structure.

    Luting agents are designed to be either

    permanent or temporary.

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    PERMANENT CEMENTS

    For the long-term cementation of cast

    restorations such as inlays, crowns, bridges,

    laminate veneers, and orthodontic fixed

    appliances.

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    TEMPORARYCEMENTS

    Temporary cements are used when the

    restoration will have to be removed. Most

    commonly, temporary cement is selected for

    the placement of provisional coverage.

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    TEMPORARY CEMENT

    Calcium hydroxide (Dycal)

    Zinc oxide eugenol (IRM)

    Nonzinc oxide eugenol (Cavit,Tempond)

    Zinc polycarboxylate (Duralon) Resins (Neo-Temp)

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    BASES & LINERS

    Materials used either toprotect the pulp or

    aid pulpal recovery or both.

    Pulpal irritants:

    Heat generated during drilling

    Some ingredient of various materials

    Heat produced by restorative materials

    Forces transmitted to dentine through material

    Galvanic Shock Ingress of noxious products and bacteria

    through microleakage

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    SELECTING BASEORLINER

    Should be based on anatomical,

    physiological, and biological response

    characteristic of the pulp

    Also based on the physical and chemical

    property of the material considered for use.

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    PULPRESPONSE

    Is reversibly proportional to the thicknessof remaining dentine.

    Cutting odontoblasts extension that havenot been exposed to any irritating episodes

    of caries or tooth wear would lead to deathof these cells and their extensionsDeadTracts.(if remaining dentine is 1.5 mm andmore.

    If the cutting was atraumatic and coolant

    was used,replacement odontoblasts wouldnot be formed hencefoth no reparativedentine would be produced.therefore baseor liners are very important to seal thoseempty tubules.

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    GENERAL RULE

    Its desirable to have at least 2mm

    dimension of bulk between the pulp and

    metallic restoration, this bulk may include

    remaining dentine, liner ,or base.

    Since composite is thermal insulator and

    passively inserted, a liner is indicated only

    if the excavation is judged to be within 0.5

    mm of the pulp,Therefor (BW is important)

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    LINERS

    Are relatively thin layers ofmaterial(0.5mm) used primarily as barrier

    between the restoration and the remaining

    dentine following cavity preparation.

    Liners should not extend to cavosurface

    unless sandwich technique is indicated.

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    LINER FUNCTIONS

    Protective seal of exposed dentine

    Electrical insulation

    Thermal insolation ,which depends on

    remaining dentine. Pulpal medicament :zinc oxide eugenol

    ,Ca(OH)2

    Pulpal protection against

    Residual reactants diffusing out ofrestoration(Chemical)

    Oral fluid Leakage(bacterial Influx)

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    TYPESOF LINERS

    Thin film liners(1-50m)

    Solution liners =5m(Varnish)

    Suspension Liners= 25m,Ca (OH)2 suspension

    Thick Film Liners (cement Liners)= (0.2-

    1)mm

    Pulpal medication

    Thermal protection

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    Liners

    Thin Film

    Solution

    5mSuspension

    25m

    Thick Film

    Cementliner

    0.2-1mm

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    SOLUTION

    natural resin dissolved in non-aqueous volatile solvent,(ether, alcohol and acetone ),after application itevaporate leaving resin on the cavity walls

    These applied layer filled with pinholes, thereformultiple layers are indicated for an optimum function

    Do not dissolve in the oral cavity ,therefor can be used

    under: Amalgam, cast gold ,cohesive gold ceramicrestoration

    Reduces discoloration by corrosion of amalgam , sinceit acts as dentinal seal.

    Should not be used under restoration that have organicsolvent that reduces its value as cavity varnish

    (commercial BIS-GMA composite ) dry rapidly

    The solvent has anti microbial and antiviral action

    Thermal insulating effect

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    Cavity Varnish

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    CAVITYLINERSUSPENSION

    These are suspension ofcalcium hydroxide ,

    zinc oxide, and other material in resinous

    solution

    Used under tooth colored restoration

    Have greater physical integrity

    Have chemical neutralizing capacity for acids

    Dissolve in oral fluids causing severe

    microleakage, therefore they should be applied

    on dentine only, and do not extend to enamel. Dry slowly

    Provides thermal protection due to its

    increased thickness,with metallic restoartion

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    CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (CH)USES

    pulp-capping

    a protective barrier between the dentin

    pulp complex and acid-containing cements

    and restorative materials, cements, and

    other base materials.

    It will not inhibit the polymerization of

    acrylic and composite restorations

    Improved physical properties with higher

    compressive strength and lower solubility.

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    CA(OH) ADAVANTAGES

    Proven Clinical Efficacy. Shown to protectthe pulp and promote the formation ofReparative dentin

    Fast Setting

    High Early Strength Low Water Solubility

    Available in Dentin or Ivory Shade. - allowsfor more natural looking esthetic

    restorations. Excellent Handling

    Easy to place, with ability to flow whereneeded while it stays in place whennecessary

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    CA(OH)2 SUPPLY

    Chemically cured forms Dycal, DENTSPLY

    Caulk)

    light-cured forms :Prisma VLC Dycal,

    DENTSPLY CaulkChemically

    Chemically curedlight-cured

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    CLINICALIMPLICATIONS

    Serves as an irritant stimulating the

    formation of reparative dentin; and

    Second, the therapeutic affect of CH may

    be due to its ability to extract growth

    factors from the dentin matrix. The result is

    the formation of a dentin bridge, which

    allows pulpal repair.

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    WHICHISTHEBESTLINER?

    The ability of calcium hydroxide tostimulate the formation of reparativedentine when it is in contact with pulpaltissue makes the material of choice for very

    deep excavation. Liners and bases in very deep excavation

    should be applied without pressure.

    Ca(OH) should be 1mm thickness nearpotential or actual exposure .

    In these instances the base should be usedin putty-like consistency ,so that less freeacid ,and elimination of the rotary andpressure.

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    CAVITY BASES

    Those cements commonly used in thicker

    dimensions beneath permanent

    restorations to provide for mechanical,

    chemical, thermal protection of the pulp.

    Bases can be considered as restorative

    substitutes for the dentin that was removed

    by caries and/or the cavity preparation.

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    CAVITYBASES

    Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2

    Zinc-Oxide Eugenol ZOE

    Zinc Phosphate

    Polycarboxylate Zin-Silico-Phosphate

    Glass Ionemer

    Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)

    Ca(OH)2+ZOE+MTA =Intermediary Bases

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    CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

    Has pH 11-13 therefore it can be used in

    deep cavity to neutralize the acids

    produced by bacteria,and as sub-base to

    neutralize the irritating acidic components

    of base or restoartive material

    Its supplied in two forms:

    Powder

    Paste (Dycal) :chemically set, or light cured

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    ZINC-OXIDE EUGENOL

    Zinc-Oxide has pharmacological action onpulpal tissue,while Eugenol has topicalanesthetic property(obtunding effect)

    As Intermediate restorative material provide anexcellent seal of the cavity preparation

    ability of ZOE to reduce postoperativesensitivity

    Has long setting time:The clinician should allowapproximately 24 hours to pass prior to placing

    amalgam above a ZOE base. Low compressive strength(brittle)

    Eugenol interfers with polymerization of resinmaterial therefore can,t be used beneath,andsubstituted with Ca(OH)2.

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    REINFORCED ZOE

    chemical composition of ZOE is typically:

    Zinc oxide, ~69.0%

    White rosin, ~29.3%

    Zinc acetate, ~1.0% (improves strength) Zinc stearate, ~0.7% (acts as accelerator)

    Liquid (Eugenol, ~85%, Olive oil ~15%)

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    ZINC-PHOSPHATE CEMENT

    Powder:Zinc-Oxide

    Liquid Phosphoric acid

    Electrical and thermal insulator

    Stay acidic after application ,therefore should beabove Ca(OH)2 or ZOE in deep cavity

    Has low linear of coefficient of thermal expansion

    Compressive strength 100mpa

    The material is acidic when placed (pH ofapproximately 3.5), but rises to a pH of 6.9 after

    a week.

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    CLINICALCONSIDERATION

    packages of ZP contain 20% more liquid

    than is necessary to combine with the

    powder. This is because some of the liquid

    will evaporate during use. This

    specification applies to zinc phosphate, zincpolycarboxylate, and GI together since they

    all are water-based. This is important for

    the clinician to consider. Since the water

    can evaporate, these materials can becomeviscous, leading to difficulty in seating

    crowns. Furthermore, loss of water will

    result in a decrease in the pH of the liquid,

    making the cement less biocompatible

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    ZINCPOLYCARBOXYLATE CEMENT

    Powder :Zinc Oxide

    Liquid:Polyacrylic acid

    As electrical and thermal insualtor

    Has low linear of coeffecient of thermalexpansion

    Has adhesive bond to dentine only

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    ZPC(DURELON )

    Zinc polycarboxylate adheres to the tooth

    via an interaction between the carboxylic

    acid and the calcium in the dentin

    Polyacrylic acid has a very low pH (1.7), but

    the pH approaches neutrality upon mixingwith the powder

    the relatively large size of the polyacrylic

    acid molecule and/or its ability to combine

    with protein prevents it from diffusing intodentin tubules

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    GLASS IONOMER

    Powder: ion leachable glasses

    Liquid;Copolymer of polyacrylic acids

    Has thermal and electrical insulation effect

    Compressive strength 120MPa Has adhesive bond to enamel and dentine

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    RESINMODIFIED GLASS

    IONOMER,RMGI(VITREBOND)

    first is their ability to ionically bond to

    tooth structure (between the carboxylate

    groups in the GI and the calcium ions in the

    enamel and dentin)

    They release fluoride

    Reduction in the consequences of micro

    leakage

    antimicrobial properties

    ability to adhere to and seal the dentin

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    RMGI

    GIs should not be used as pulp-capping

    agents. In a clinical study, GI was found in

    the pulp chamber, which triggered a

    persistent inflammatory response and

    appeared to prevent the formation of dentinbridges.

    They are extremely sensitive to moisture

    when GI comes in contact with water, there is a

    decrease in its physical properties. In addition, resin-modified GIs expand after

    coming in contact with water.

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    PRECAUTION..

    caution is needed because certain materials

    are not compatible with each other. For

    example, Yang and Chan demonstrated that

    varnishes can reduce the surface hardness

    ofglass ionomers.

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    ZINC-SILICO PHOSPHATE CEMENT

    Powder: Acid soluble silicate

    +Zinc+magnisium

    Liquid:Phosphoric acids

    Translucent and superior to the opaque ZP

    cement

    Has flouride release ,this has caries

    inhibition effect

    Has the same clinical application of ZP

    High stength and translucency

    =cementation of ceramic restoration, but

    has been replaced by GI and resin cements

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    CLINICAL CONSIDERATION

    Selection Base or Liner depends on:

    Thickness of remaining dentine

    Adhesive property of both liner and base

    Type of restoration placed aboveWhen Dentine >2mm ,no need for pulpal

    protection ,and varnish is used against

    microleakage at the intersurface.

    When remaining dentine is < 2mm ,Ca(OH),ZOE as liner or base .Eugenol acts as

    seadtive to the pulp. ZOE contraindicated

    under resin restoration since it counteracts

    polymeralization of resin

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    CLINICALCONSIDERATION

    When remaining dentine is 0.5-1mm or near

    the pulp, use 1mm layer of Ca(OH)2 or MTA

    to encourage reparative dentine.

    Adhesive cement liners are used after

    removal of extensive carious dentine, GIbonds to Enamel and dentine while

    polycarboxylate bonds to dentine only

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    RESIN CEMENT

    Bond strength > Zinc phosphate 10 times

    Retention Reinforced ceramic - base Crown

    Adhesive system (micromechanical bond-tooth)

    (chemical bond-porcelain,metal)

    Low solubility

    leakage

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    CHARACTERISTICOFTEMPORARY

    CEMENTS

    Simple to use

    Easy to remove to allow final placements of

    defenitive restorartion

    Do not interfere with setting of defenitive

    material

    Durable enough for few weeks

    Biocompatible

    Acceptably aesthetic

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    ZINC-OXIDEEUGENOL

    Eugenol,

    H2O

    acetic acid,

    calcium chloride.

    Zinc Oxide

    Magnesium Oxide

    Silica

    Liquid Poweder

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    MODIFIED ZOE

    Addition of Zinc Acetate to powder setting time to 5min

    Addition of 10% hydrogenated resin to

    powder strength (resin-bonded ZOE)Addition of EBA (Ethoxy benzoic acid) 62%

    to liquid strength

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    VARIABLESAFFECTINGTHECEMENT

    The thicker the mix the greater the

    srtength

    Heat setting time therefore cooled slab isadvisable

    Dip the mixing instrument with powder to

    stop sticking of cement to instrument

    during placement

    When luting, apply cement to restoartion

    before tooth.

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    TYPESOF ZINC-OXIDE EUGENOL

    Lacks strength and

    long-term

    durability and isused for temporary

    cementation of

    provisional

    coverage.

    Type I

    Has reinforcing

    agents added and is

    used for thepermanent

    cementation of cast

    restorations or

    appliances.

    Type II

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    ZINC-OXIDE EUGENOL

    Temporary filling

    and thermal

    insulation (base).

    Cavity liners

    TypeIII TypeIV

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    SUPPLYOF ZINC-OXIDE EUGENOL

    Mixed on an

    oil-resistant paper

    pad. Mixing time ranges

    from 30 to 60

    seconds.

    Setting time in themouth ranges from

    3 to 5 minutes.

    Supplied as a

    two-paste system as

    temporary cement. Pastes are

    dispensed in equal

    lengths on a paper

    pad and mixed.

    Liquid/Powder Paste

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    Liquid/Powder Paste

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    FASTSETTING ZOE

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    MIXING ZOE

    3scops Powder+4

    drops of liquids

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    VARIABLES AFFECTING CEMENTS

    Mixing time

    Make sure to follow the manufactures

    directions for the mixing time, working

    time, and delivery time.

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    LUTING CEMENTS REQUIREMENTS

    Long working time

    Adhere well to both tooth structure and

    cast alloys

    Non toxic to the pulp

    Adequate strength properties

    Be compressible into thin layer

    Low viscosity

    Low solubility Good working setting characteristics

    Excess could be easily removed

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    ZINCPHOSPHATE

    Powder

    zinc oxide

    Magnesium oxide

    Liquid

    phosphoric acid

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    CLINICAL CONSIDEARTION

    ZP release irritants while setting, therefore

    dentine should be protected with varnish

    Cements that are able to bond to dentine should

    have direct contact with dentine, therefore

    varnish should not be used under GI orpolycarboxylate cement or composite or ceramic

    restoration.

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    CAVIT

    suitable means of provisionally sealing

    prepared cavities

    For sealing in medicinal inserts. They

    serve as dressings for the dentine surface,

    so protecting the periodontium and pulpagainst harmful influences.

    In the case of root canal treatment, they

    also prevent infection of the peri-apical

    tissue caused by saliva.

    C

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    CAVIT Born 1947Temporary filling of occlusion-loaded

    restorations

    Has three types Cavit W: its increased adhesion to the hard tooth

    substance and reduced final hardness, is specially designedfor use in endodontic treatment.

    Cavit G:is ideal for inlay preparations, since it is easilyand cleanly removed without using rotary instruments.

    Cavit LC (Light Cures): is a hybrid composite fortemporary restoration of cavities. The newer version of all . Release Fluoride

    Minimal Shrinkage when polymerizes provides highmarginal integrity which prevents ingress of micro-organisms into the cavity

    High mechanical strength

    Chemical stability in the oral environment Easy handling

    Easy removal

    Aesthetics

    Economy

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    CAVIT LC

    CAVIT LC is useful for sealing implantscrewholes and as a lining for pre-formed

    temporary crowns and bridges.

    Temporary sealing compound for

    temporary restoration of cavities.

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    CAVIT G, COLTOSOL

    Temporary restoration of cavities for short timeperiods (1-2 weeks)

    Contraindicated incases of: Allergy to components

    Long temporization requirements Temporary filling of cavities which include multiple areas

    and extend up to or under the gingiva (subgingival)

    Advantages: Non eugenol formulation offers non irritating properties

    Easy to use

    packs and carves with no stringiness.

    self-curing (light cure preparations are available) underhumidity

    Simple to apply with filling instrument

    Quick and void-free curing in a moist environment

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    MINERALTRIOXIDEAGGREGATE (MTA)

    root-end filling,

    perforation repair,

    vital pulp therapy,

    apical barrier formation for teeth with necrotic

    pulps and open apexes.

    Hydroxyapatite crystals form over MTA when it

    comes in contact with tissue fluid. This can act as

    a nidus for the formation of calcified structuresafter the use of this material in endodontic

    treatments

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    MTA

    The compressive strength of MTA increasedwith time in presence of moisture.

    Radiopacity is given by Bismuth Oxide.

    MTA is less radiopaque than Super EBA, IRM,

    amalgam, and conventional gutta-percha, but in thesame range as zinc oxideeugenol-based root canal

    sealers.

    better marginal adaptation to the root end

    cavity wall than other materials, and thus

    preventing microleakage. has antibacterial effects against Enterococcus

    faecalis and Streptococcus sanguis.

    Biocompatible

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    DIRECT PULP CAPPING

    The formation, quality, and thickness of acalcified bridge.

    presence of inflammatory cells,

    preservation of the pulp are considered

    evaluation criteria after vital pulp therapy

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    CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONOF MTA

    1.Dicalcium silicate2.Tricalcium silicate

    3.Tricalcium aluminate

    4.Gypsum

    5.Tetracalcium aluminoferrite

    6.Bismuth oxide

    7.Manganese

    8.Strontium

    9.Chromophores (iron oxide)

    10.Aluminium11.Potassium

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    MTA DRAWBACKS

    long setting time

    High cost

    potential of discoloration

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    RESINCEMENTS

    They are very versatile (generally being ofhigh compressive and tensile strength.

    possess low solubility

    different viscosities and different shades

    When resins are used as a cavity liner, it is

    important to remember that it is the dentin

    bonding agent (examples: Clearfil SE Bond,

    Kuraray America; Excite, Ivoclar Vivadent)

    that comes into contact with the dentin

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    CLINICALCONSIDERATION

    Can,t be used for direct pulp cap(likeGI)since they do not promote the formationof dentinal bridge,however they elicit apersistent mild inflammatory pulpalresponse

    adhesives placed below amalgamrestorations reduce microleakage,thussupporting the current trend toward thispractice of using resin as a liner.

    Lining cavities with copal varnish is fasterand less technique-sensitive than usingadhesive resin, and resins cost more andhave a limited shelf life.

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    RESINASLINER

    It has been observedthat some adhesives

    do not bond well to

    dentin in deep cavity

    preparations. Thismakes them more

    susceptible to

    polymerization

    shrinkage stress that

    develops in deep

    cavities.

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    TOOVERCOMESHRINKAGEASSOCIATED

    WITHRESINRESTOARTIONINDEEPCAVITY

    Sadwish Technique:inwhich the liningmaterials(Vitrebond)are brought to thecavosurface margin

    under compositerestoartion.

    Advantage:Release Fand the releasedflouride can be

    externally replaced light-cured GI have

    been shown to provide abetter seal

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    CONCLUSION

    In terms of pulpal health, it is more beneficialto conserve tooth structure when possible than

    to remove that same tooth structure and

    replace it with a restorative material,

    Studies demonstrated that a 0.5-mm thicknessof remaining dentin reduces toxicity of a

    material by 75%, and if that thickness is

    increased to 1.0 mm, a reduction of 91% is seen.

    An intact smear layer helps occlude the

    dentinal tubules and therefore provides abarrier to bacterial invasion,and liner is

    required to coat this fragile layer to reduce

    microleakage.

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    GOOD LUCK