title: The use of glass ionomers as a chemical treatment for caries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnosis and Management, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA, USA. dyoung@pacific.edu
authors.forename: Douglas A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D004058:Diffusion; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants