title: Light-cured glass ionomers.
abstract: Light-cured glass ionomers are a promising new class of restorative material, with beneficial properties such as adhesion to tooth structure and fluoride release. Their wide range of clinical applications includes use as bases and liners and in Class V cavity restoration. However, disadvantages such as plastic deformation and poor dimensional stability may limit their usefulness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements