title: A review of glass ionomer restorations in the primary dentition.
abstract: Glass ionomer cements are tooth-coloured materials that bond chemically to dental hard tissues and release fluoride for a relatively long period. They have therefore been suggested as the materials of choice for the restoration of carious primary teeth. However, the clinical performance of conventional and metal-reinforced glass ionomer restorations in primary molars is disappointing. And although the handling and physical properties of the resin-modified materials are better than their predecessors, more clinical studies are required to confirm their efficacy in the restoration of primary molars.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: S Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Cheng
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements