How finishing affects glass ionomers. Results of a five-year evaluation.
At least four cervical erosion/abrasion lesions were restored with glass ionomer materials in 30 patients. Some restorations were finished in 15 minutes, and some were finished 24 hours after placement. No significant differences were found after five years.
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Department of Operative Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis 46202.
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D000269:Adhesives; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008298:Maleates; D008689:Methacrylates; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy
D000269:Adhesives; D003722:Dental Alloys; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008298:Maleates; D008689:Methacrylates; C068076:Chelon Fil; C008691:NPG-GMA; C040964:Ketac-Fil