Can I fill a cavity with glass ionomer?

Can I fill a cavity with glass ionomer?

Glass ionomer fillings are not typically used for extensive tooth damage. But for minor temporary dental work and work needing to be done on the root surfaces below the gumline, glass ionomers are great. Composites should be used for deeper decay, chips and worn teeth.

Is GIC a permanent filling?

GIC fillings are permanent fillings. They stay for quite a long duration (depending on your type of food intake, supari, tobacco, etc.).

Is glass ionomer cement permanent or temporary?

In the posterior dental region, glass ionomer cements are mostly used as a temporary filling material. The requirement to strengthen those cements has lead to an ever increasing research effort into reinforcement or strengthening concepts.

Is glass ionomer a permanent restoration?

Glass ionomers were used as permanent restoratives that could bond to the tooth and release fluoride. Also, their inherent translucency allowed them to be shaded to match tooth structure.

Does glass ionomer cement expand?

Glass ionomers also benefit from an attribute known as the “compatible coefficient of thermal expansion”. That is, when the temperature in the mouth changes, the glass ionomer restorations expand and contract at the same rate/amount as the dentition.

What are the disadvantages of GIC?

Disadvantages of investing in GIC’s

• Most GICs do not offer a great deal of liquidity in the event of an emergency.
• Although superior to chequing and savings accounts, GICs still offer a relatively low rate of return.
• After-tax return is lower if held outside of an RRSP.

When is a temporary cement used instead of a permanent cement?

When is temporary cement used instead of permanent cement? Temporary cement is used when the dentist needs to remove the indirect restoration at a later time.

Can you lose money with GIC?

A GIC (guaranteed investment certificate) is a safe and secure investment with very little risk. You don’t have to worry about losing your money because it is guaranteed. A GIC works like a savings account in that you deposit money into it and earn interest on that money.

How much money can you put in a GIC?

There is no limit to the amount you may invest in Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). GIC deposits are eligible for coverage up to $100,000 by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) at each financial institution if deposited at a member bank of the CDIC .