Splinting

• Dental splinting is a procedure in which periodontially compromised teeth or mobile teeth are joined together with the help of metal or fibre reinforced tooth coloured wire. • In dental splinting, teeth are joined together using a thin fibre reinforced wire or braided metal wire to increase their stability. • This will allows them …

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPOSITE AND GIC

There is difference between composite and GIC are as follows- ⦁ The composite is a restorative material bonds with the tooth mechanically while GIC bonds chemically with the tooth. ⦁ Composites are available in different shades according to tooth color. But GIC is available only in few shades. ⦁ Strength wise composite is stronger than …

Sandwich technique for filling GIC

⦁ Sandwich technique for filling GIC- The sandwich of glass ionomer cement, dental adhesive and composite resin is an effective technique that optimally combines the desirable properties of the restorative materials. ⦁ In the sandwich technique, the GIC is placed as a liner or base, followed by placement of a resin composite to provide an …

Composite and amalgam filling

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPOSITE AND AMALGAM FILLING: Composite and amalgam are the filling material, used to restore cavities. Composite filling are made from material matching color of your teeth. It is more advanced version of traditional filling. While amalgam made from metal which is visible to people. Dental amalgam are sometimes traditional filling triumph over its …