title: Clinical uses of glutaraldehyde/2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (GLUMA).
abstract: Glutaraldehyde/2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (GLUMA) is a chemical frequenty used for desensitization of teeth and has other uses as suggested in the literature. Some newer recommendations have been made relative to its use during tooth preparation, as a disinfectant, rewetting during bonding, prior to cementation of crowns and bridges, and in dealing with pulpal exposures. This article will explore the science behind these and other applications for this chemical and its effect on the tooth structure and its local environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA. larso004@umn.edu
authors.forename: Thomas D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D019551:Dental Disinfectants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005976:Glutaral / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D057872:Pulp Capping and Pulpectomy Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D003764:Dental Materials; D057133:Dentin Desensitizing Agents; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; D057872:Pulp Capping and Pulpectomy Agents; C044372:Gluma; D005976:Glutaral