Sensitivity study in vivo: glass-ionomer versus zinc-phosphate bases beneath amalgam restorations.

W. Scherer, H. Cooper, J. Kaim, E. Hittleman, J. Staffa

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Abstract

This study in vivo evaluated the sensitivity of class 1 and 2 amalgam restorations which had bases of either zinc phosphate or an admix, silver-reinforced glass ionomer. The evaluation of sensitivity was done by providing the patient with five postcard questionnaires to be mailed to the clinic over a period of time from one to 28 days. Teeth restored with amalgam and silver-reinforced glass ionomer were significantly less sensitive to cold than those restored with amalgam and zinc phosphate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)193-196
Number of pages4
JournalOperative dentistry
Volume15
Issue number5
StatePublished - Sep 1990

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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