title: A national survey on the use of glass-ionomer cements.
abstract: This study was conducted to determine why and how glass-ionomer cements are being used by general dentists. Data were collected by a mail survey sent to a random sample of approximately 1000 general dentists in the United States. The results showed that 94% of the respondents currently use or have used glass ionomers. The primary uses (in order of popularity) are: 1) as a base or liner, 2) as a luting cement, and 3) as a crown foundation. Eighty-two percent of the respondents who use glass-ionomer luting cements reported some postoperative tooth sensitivity, but a slightly larger proportion (85%) reported postoperative sensitivity with other cements.
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa, College of Dentistry, Department of Operative Dentistry, Iowa City 52242.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Reinhardt
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Swift
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Bolden
mesh_terms: D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003442:Crowns; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements