title: Uses and properties of current glass ionomer cements: a review.
abstract: Glass ionomer cements have been used for a variety of restorative purposes. Recently, the formulation of these and other restorative materials has changed rapidly, so it is difficult to keep pace with the literature concerning effective use. A major modification to glass ionomer cements has been incorporation of resin components. This and other modifications over the years have changed some handling characteristics and physical properties of glass ionomer cements. A general review of some changes is reported here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City 73190, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Fruits
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Coury
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Miranda
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Duncanson
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements