title: Prevention of root surface caries using a dental adhesive.
abstract: Dental adhesives might be applied as sealants to exposed root surfaces to prevent root caries. One resin adhesive system significantly reduced the incidence and severity of lesions in an artificial caries system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7450.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Swift
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hammel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Perdigao
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Wefel
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003804:Dentin / Q000378:metabolism; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017213:Root Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: C074864:All-Bond system; D003188:Composite Resins; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D008689:Methacrylates; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants