Temp fills

• What is a hand mixed material good for?

  Placing in non-retentive cavities
• When is a hand mixed material commonly used?

  As a lining material when restoration is deep
• What does the hand mixed material promote?

  Growth of secondary dentine
• Why is the hand mixed material used after peripheral caries removal?

  To prevent risk of pulp exposure
• What is kalzinol made from?

  Zinc oxide and eugenol
• In what type of cavities is kalzinol best placed?

  Retentive cavities
• When is kalzinol used in pediatric dentistry?

  To restore primary teeth post pulpotomy
• Why is kalzinol not used with composite restorations?

  It interferes with the polymerisation process
• What is Polycarboxylate - Poly F not ideal for?

  As a lining material
• Why can Polycarboxylate cause issues?

  It is acidic and can irritate the pulp
• What is a good lining material mentioned in the study material?

  Glass ionomer cement
• What benefit does glass ionomer cement provide?

  It bonds well and creates a good seal
• How does glass ionomer cement help prevent secondary caries?

  It leaches fluoride
• What does glass ionomer cement create above the pulp?

  A layer preventing thermal/galvanic issues
• How does glass ionomer cement compare to amalgam restorations?

  It prevents potential issues that amalgam may cause