title: Glass ionomers in contemporary restorative dentistry--a clinical update.
abstract: Glass ionomers are applicable to many restorative situations, both as stand-alone restoratives and in conjunction with composite resins. This article reviews the clinically relevant properties of glass ionomers, the differences between them and composite resins, and their clinical applications. An understanding of these concepts is into common restorative essential for the optimal incorporation of these material's attributes and utilization.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, 90095-1668, USA.
authors.forename: Edmond R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Hewlett
authors.forename: Graham J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Mount
mesh_terms: D000268:Adhesiveness; D020770:Compomers; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D007474:Ion Exchange; D008689:Methacrylates; D014783:Viscosity; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D020770:Compomers; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D008689:Methacrylates; D014867:Water; C005044:hydroxyethyl methacrylate