Glass ionomer cements and their role in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions.
Glass ionomer based materials are clinically popular in several areas of restorative dentistry, but restoration of cervical lesions has proven particularly successful. Various etiologies, conformations, locations and structural characteristics make non-carious cervical lesions more challenging to adhesive restorative procedures and marginal seal in the long run. Due to their characteristics, glass ionomer cements (GICs) have precise indication for these cases. Moreover, the use of a GIC base underneath composite resin, the so-called 'sandwich' or mixed technique, allows associating the good characteristics of composite resins and GICs, and has been considered quite useful in the restoration of non-carious cervical defects. The aim of this paper is to critically review the literature and discuss peculiar features of GICs regarding their role in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions.
Francisconi
Luciana Fávaro
LF
Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
Scaffa
Polliana Mendes Candia
PM
de Barros
Vivian Rosa dos Santos Paes
VR
Coutinho
Margareth
M
Francisconi
Paulo Afonso Silveira
PA
D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000473:pathology*; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000628:therapy*
D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements