Restoration Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) Treatment Template (2024)

RESTORATION GLASS IONOMER CEMENT

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Attended with: ....
Reason for Restoration: ....
‍Medical History: Checked, no changes, see attached sheet
Consent to start tx: Verbal
‍Risks: Informed patient about the uncertainty of treatment outcomes: Extensive caries involving pulp may lead to root canal treatment or extraction incurring additional costs. Less extensive caries will be restored with close monitoring for post-op symptoms (sensitivity). Advised on possible future need for cuspal coverage.Noted risks associated with GIC restoration: Not as aesthetic as composite, weaker mechanical properties compared to composite and amalgam. Pt is aware this is a temporary material therefore it may not last as long as usual restoration and may need repair/replacing at an extra cost.

‍Procedure:
‍Local Anaesthetic: .....
Occlusion checked before starting. Articulating paper used to check static and dynamic occlusion.
Isolation achieved
Enamel-dentine junction cleared
Caries in dentine removed with rosehead until hard and scratchy to probeUnsupported enamel removed
Contact points cleared
Matrix band used, burnished against adjacent tooth, wooden wedge used
{Type of GIC} placed.
Checked contact points by flossing through – nice tight click with flossOcclusion rechecked.Checked for overhangs.
Flush against tooth surface.
Post-op instructions given regarding restoration and local anaesthetic.
Patient given an opportunity to ask questions.
Patient happy.