Fluoride reduction by home water softeners.
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Publications and source records attributed to C A Full.
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Standard of practice does not always equal standard of care. When faced with a problematic situation, the dentist will either treat from experience, or else depend on what has been suggested by others. In some cases, anecdotal information may not be applicable. Recommended clinical procedures have not always been supported by adequate research. Although midline correction has been expressed as a certainty, it does not always occur. Patience on the part of the practitioner will allow the child to be observed periodically, and at the same time allow the dentition to develop naturally. Orthodontic treatment can always be used, once the permanent canines erupt.
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Interest in nonalloy restorations have increased the usage of composite resins for Class II posterior lesions. Modifications of G.V. Black's original cavity design are discussed, to familiarize the practitioner with successful techniques that have increased the longevity of these restorations. The usage of bonding agents, and placement of the filled resin materials are also described.
Composite resin restorations have been advocated as a posterior restoration for Class II lesions, due to their esthetic quality and lack of mercury content. This report investigates early studies that compared amalgam and composite restorations, and cites their advantages and disadvantages. The various methods previous investigators implemented to assess the longevity of the restorations are also described.
This article discusses the evolution of composite resins as a posterior restoration and describes recent advances in both unfilled and filled resin materials. The future of today's composite material as an amalgam alternative is also described.