title: Protective coatings for tooth crowns.
abstract: Transfer of technology to the dental office could provide thin polymeric coatings over tooth crowns and accessible root surfaces. These coatings can be prepared from relatively inexpensive, commercially available materials in one-step reactions. When the monomer technique becomes available, it will provide caries protection for all of your patients.
authors.affiliation: American Dental Association Health Foundation, Paffenbarger Research Center, Gaithersburg, Md.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Bowen
mesh_terms: D001565:Benzoates / Q000737:chemistry*; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003804:Dentin; D006801:Humans; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000737:chemistry*; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001565:Benzoates; D008689:Methacrylates; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C043042:pyromellitic acid dianhydride-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate adduct