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Periodontal surgery

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Fracture resistance

  • Desensitizing medications
    Not applicable
  • Fillings & core buildups; silver
    Fair
  • Fillings & core buildups; composite resin
    Good to excellent
  • Periodontal surgery; gum grafts
    Not applicable
  • Periodontal surgery; Frenectomy
    Not applicable
  • Simple extractions
    Not applicable
  • Surgical extractions
    Not applicable
  • Topical fluoride
    Not applicable