title: The use of a glass ionomer cement in the treatment of initial carious lesions.
abstract: The preventive resin restoration has become an accepted dental procedure, but, more recently, glass ionomer has been suggested as a material suitable for this technique. The advantages of glass ionomers, such as bonding to enamel and dentine, and fluoride release, are considerable, but the disadvantages, such as poor wear resistance, may make them unsuitable for restorations in occlusal contact. The author discusses the use of glass ionomer cements in the treatment of initial carious lesions.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements