title: Cavity sealers, liners, and bases: current philosophies and indications for use.
abstract: Traditional dental education has recommended the generous use of bases and liners under amalgam restorations, primarily to prevent postoperative sensitivity. However, new developments in bases and liners, as well as a better understanding of pulp biology, have changed the indications for the use of these materials. Understanding the properties of currently available materials and how they interact with pulpal tissues can help the practitioner decide when to use bases and liners and which products to choose.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomaterials & Biomechanics, Portland 98201-3097, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hilton
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining / Q000379:methods; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000187:drug effects; D003785:Dental Pulp Capping; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide