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What is the benefit of Glass Ionomer in patients with high caries index?
What is the benefit of Glass Ionomer in patients with high caries index?
- It has good radio-opacity
- It provides anti-cariogenic effect (correct)
- It has high dimensional stability
- It provides good thermal insulating capacity
Why are Glass Ionomers highly biocompatible with the pulp?
Why are Glass Ionomers highly biocompatible with the pulp?
- Due to its low pH when mixed
- Due to its high acid concentration
- Due to its high molecular mobility
- Due to its weak acid and high molecular weight (correct)
What is the result of the formation of fluoroapatite and Calcium fluoride crystals in Glass Ionomer?
What is the result of the formation of fluoroapatite and Calcium fluoride crystals in Glass Ionomer?
- Increased plaque accumulation
- Leakage and recurrent caries
- No recurrent caries (correct)
- Recurrent caries
What is the main reason for fluoride release in Glass Ionomer?
What is the main reason for fluoride release in Glass Ionomer?
What is the advantage of low setting contraction of Glass Ionomer?
What is the advantage of low setting contraction of Glass Ionomer?
Why is Glass Ionomer used as a base and lining material?
Why is Glass Ionomer used as a base and lining material?
What is the purpose of surface conditioning in Glass Ionomer?
What is the purpose of surface conditioning in Glass Ionomer?
What is a major disadvantage of Glass Ionomer?
What is a major disadvantage of Glass Ionomer?
What are the three main properties of Glass Ionomer that dictate the type selected?
What are the three main properties of Glass Ionomer that dictate the type selected?
What is the purpose of removing undermined enamel in the cavity?
What is the purpose of removing undermined enamel in the cavity?
What is the type of joint recommended for the cavity preparation?
What is the type of joint recommended for the cavity preparation?
What is the recommended duration for surface conditioning and rinsing in Glass Ionomer?
What is the recommended duration for surface conditioning and rinsing in Glass Ionomer?
What is the purpose of adding various acids such as itaconic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, and tricarbollic acid to glass ionomer?
What is the purpose of adding various acids such as itaconic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, and tricarbollic acid to glass ionomer?
What is the problem that is countered by freeze-vacuum drying the liquid and adding it to the powder?
What is the problem that is countered by freeze-vacuum drying the liquid and adding it to the powder?
What is the type of reaction involved in the setting of glass ionomer?
What is the type of reaction involved in the setting of glass ionomer?
What is the primary purpose of using Glass Ionomer as a lining and dentin substitute in the Sandwich technique?
What is the primary purpose of using Glass Ionomer as a lining and dentin substitute in the Sandwich technique?
Which of the following is an indication for using Glass Ionomer in pediatric restoration?
Which of the following is an indication for using Glass Ionomer in pediatric restoration?
What is the purpose of the ion leaching phase in the setting reaction of glass ionomer?
What is the purpose of the ion leaching phase in the setting reaction of glass ionomer?
What is the significance of C Factor in Glass Ionomer placement?
What is the significance of C Factor in Glass Ionomer placement?
When is the initial clinical set achieved in the setting reaction of glass ionomer?
When is the initial clinical set achieved in the setting reaction of glass ionomer?
What is the purpose of the maturation phase in the setting reaction of glass ionomer?
What is the purpose of the maturation phase in the setting reaction of glass ionomer?
What is the primary advantage of using the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique?
What is the primary advantage of using the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique?
What is the purpose of excavating the caries in the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique?
What is the purpose of excavating the caries in the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique?
What is the type of lesion that is associated with mechanical wear with an external object, such as a toothbrush?
What is the type of lesion that is associated with mechanical wear with an external object, such as a toothbrush?
What is the proportion of liner/luting cement to base/restoration according to the manufacturer's instructions?
What is the proportion of liner/luting cement to base/restoration according to the manufacturer's instructions?
What is the recommended way of mixing glass ionomer powder and liquid?
What is the recommended way of mixing glass ionomer powder and liquid?
Why is it important to mix the glass ionomer powder and liquid on a cool, clean glass slab?
Why is it important to mix the glass ionomer powder and liquid on a cool, clean glass slab?
What is the purpose of coating the glass ionomer with a water-proof sealant after matrix removal?
What is the purpose of coating the glass ionomer with a water-proof sealant after matrix removal?
When should the finishing of the glass ionomer restoration be accomplished?
When should the finishing of the glass ionomer restoration be accomplished?
What is the purpose of using Nanocoat in glass ionomer restorations?
What is the purpose of using Nanocoat in glass ionomer restorations?
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