Glass Ionomer Cement Indications Quiz

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Which of the following is a contraindication for using Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)?

Stress-bearing areas like Class II cavities (correct)

Minor repair of restorations

Cervical non-carious lesions

Class III carious cavities

In which of the following cases is Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) used as a liner/base under restorative material?

Restoration of root caries

Blocking undercuts for luting cements

Luting cement for crowns, inlays, and veneers

Class V carious cavities with cervical wall in dentin (correct)

Which treatment option is NOT listed as an indication for Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)?

Esthetic laminates (correct)

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) restorations

Pit and fissure sealant material

Caries control restorations

What is the purpose of using Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) in the atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) restorations?

To restore carious lesions in patients with poor oral hygiene (D) Signup and view all the answers

When would Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) be used for temporary restorations?

Restoration of occlusal lesions on deciduous teeth (A) Signup and view all the answers

For which type of cavities is Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) contraindicated?

Class II cavities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What modification was made for fast-setting GICs?

Washing the glass powder with acids (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major disadvantage of metal reinforced Glassionomer?

Poor esthetics and increased wear (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main use of low viscosity/Flowable GIC?

Lining pits and fissure sealing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals may have poor success with composite restorations according to the text?

Young people consuming large amounts of sugar (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is Polyacid-modified resin composite (Compomer) best considered?

As a composite with minimum fluoride release (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of highly-filled, high-viscosity GIC?

Improving physical and mechanical properties (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when metal-reinforced GICs are not used as esthetic restorations?

The metal particles are poorly attached and result in increased wear (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of tooth preparation design is indicated for glass ionomer restoration?

Butt joint margins and no beveling (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following cases would glass ionomer cement (GIC) be contraindicated?

Class III buccal, lingual approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential use of glass ionomer fissure sealant?

Preventing plaque colonization of fissures (B) Signup and view all the answers

When may glass ionomer cement (GIC) be cut back and laminated with composite resin?

For Class II occlusal, tunnel approach restoration in adults (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using glass ionomer cement (GIC) as a liner/base under restorative material?

To provide cariostatic influence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for using glass ionomer restoration known as ART (atraumatic restorative treatment)?

Class V lesions restoration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of caries lesion is indicated for incomplete tunnel preparation?

Class II proximal lesion (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is slot preparation indicated for tooth restoration?

In cases of gingival recession or wide cervical embrasures with intact marginal ridge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of restoration performs better in class V restoration due to its low modulus of elasticity?

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which cases is Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART) useful?

In remote areas without basic infrastructure of electricity and water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using ultrasonic cutting tips in cavity preparation?

To ensure access to the apical caries without weakening to the marginal ridge (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of restoration does not require bevel placement in tooth preparation?

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a dual cure glass ionomer to restore a cavity?

Retention of marginal ridge (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of lesions are best indicated for glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration?

Old aged patients with poor oral hygiene or small carious/non-carious lesions (D) Signup and view all the answers

"Maintenance of interproximal contacts" is an advantage associated with the restoration of which type of cavities?

'Class II proximal lesion' (B) Signup and view all the answers