A 75 year old retired plumber who is taking medication to control his blood pressure is found on examination to have a dry mouth and numerous caries. She also has maxillary anterior composite veneers and class V glass ionomers on her maxillary premolars.
What must we be concerned about when treating patients who have esthetic composites and glass ionomer restorations resent in their mouths?
Esthetic composites have a tendency to shrink during polymerization which cause a gap at the margins of the restoration that permit microleakage of bacteria and fluid which may be responsible for post operatory sensitivity, future staining around the margins, crack on the enamel, and recurrent carries.
Glass Ionomer are less esthetic and cannot be polished
What must we be concerned about when treating patients who have esthetic composites and glass ionomer restorations resent in their mouths?
Esthetic composites have a tendency to shrink during polymerization which cause a gap at the margins of the restoration that permit microleakage of bacteria and fluid which may be responsible for post operatory sensitivity, future staining around the margins, crack on the enamel, and recurrent carries.
Glass Ionomer are less esthetic and cannot be polished