title: The 'new' operative dentistry.
abstract: During the past few decades, life expectancy has increased significantly. As a result, mature patients often have receding gingival tissues, physical and mental debilitation, less energy and motivation, and the resultant Class V carious lesions. In this article, I suggest the use of high-level fluoride in toothpastes, remineralizing pastes and high-level fluoride gels for topical application in trays to reduce the progression of caries. To accompany fluoride therapy, high-fluoride-releasing restorative materials are indicated for Class V carious lesions. Adequate caries-preventive and restorative concepts for mature patients require planning, patient education and close patient supervision.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, 3707 N. Canyon Road, Suite 3D, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D003764:Dental Materials; C015897:glass ionomer; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D005459:Fluorides