The 9 Types of GIC
Glass Ionomer Cements classified by application. Use this highly effective memory tool to ace your dental exams!
The Ultimate Mnemonic
Little
Rest😴
between
fussy😒
orthodontic🦷
class🏫,
fluorishes✨
artistic🎨
children!🧒
Type I
🔗
Little
stands for
Luting Cement
Used for cementation of crowns, bridges, and inlays.
Type II
🦷
Rest
stands for
Restorative
Used for direct restorations in anterior teeth and cervical lesions.
Type III
🛡️
between
stands for
Bases & Liners
Used as a protective layer under composite or amalgam.
Type IV
🛑
fussy
stands for
Pit & Fissure Sealant
Used to seal deep grooves to prevent caries.
Type V
😬
orthodontic
stands for
Orthodontic Cement
Used for cementing orthodontic bands and brackets.
Type VI
🏗️
class
stands for
Core Build-up
Highly reinforced GIC used to build up severely broken teeth.
Type VII
✨
fluorishes
stands for
High Fluoride Releasing
Command set materials specifically for high caries risk patients.
Type VIII
🛠️
artistic
stands for
ART
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment for field dentistry without drills.
Type IX
🧸
children
stands for
Pediatric GIC
Specifically formulated for restoring deciduous (baby) teeth.
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