title: Glass ionomer restoratives.
abstract: This article gives an overview of the new hybrid (light-cured) glass ionomers, which are a combination of auto-cured glass ionomer and light-cured composite resin. The characteristics of these materials and the different brands available are discussed. A clinical technique for restoration of cervical lesions with these materials is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Biomaterials, Dental Branch, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Berry
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D017213:Root Caries / Q000628:therapy; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy; D014092:Tooth Root
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; C079765:Fuji II LC cement; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C081144:Photac-Fil; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; C081982:VariGlass VLC; C084550:Vitremer