| Resin-modified glass ionomers |
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| Advantages: |
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| 1. | Increased
mechanical properties |
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| 2. | Physiochemically
bonds to tooth structure |
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| 3. | Biocompatible,
moisture forgiving |
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| 4. | Similar
coefficient of thermal expansion as |
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| dentin therefore
a good dentin replacement |
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| material.
(sandwich technique) |
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| 5. | Ion lechability
- Fluoride release(anticariogenic |
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| action) |
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| 6. | Minimal
polymerization shrinkage |
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