Question 28 · LDEK · Materials in pediatric dentistry

Indicate the true statements on high-viscosity glass-ionomer cements:

1) they are recommended for the atraumatic restorative technique (ART);
2) they are slow setting cements;
3) they are recommended for the use in primary molars in the class I lesions (acc. to Black);
4) they have high wear resistance and compression strength in comparison with other glass-ionomers;
5) they are unique triple-cure cements.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,4,5.
  2. B. 1,3,4.
  3. C. 3,4.
  4. D. 4,5.
  5. E. 2,3,4.
Hint

Recall what high-viscosity glass ionomers were designed for and how their setting differs from resin-modified materials.

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