Abstract |
As the population ages, an increased prevalence of gingival recessions and root surfaces exposed to the oral environment has been reported. This in turn causes an increased risk for caries; it is estimated that the incidence of root caries in those older than 65 years of age is 23.7%. Published data support the use of glass ionomer as a restorative material that seems particularly suitable for restoring root lesions; the material has good esthetic and anticariogenic properties and has gained wide acceptance among practitioners. A minimally invasive approach for restoring interproximal root caries lesions with glass ionomer is described.
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Authors | Sorin Teich, Ilan Gilboa |
Journal | Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
(Quintessence Int)
2011 Jul-Aug
Vol. 42
Issue 7
Pg. 611-4
ISSN: 1936-7163 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 21716990
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Cariostatic Agents
- Fuji IX GP Fast
- Glass Ionomer Cements
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Topics |
- Cariostatic Agents
(chemistry)
- Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment
(instrumentation, methods)
- Dental Cavity Preparation
(methods)
- Dental Polishing
- Esthetics, Dental
- Glass Ionomer Cements
(chemistry)
- Humans
- Matrix Bands
- Root Caries
(therapy)
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