The status of glass-ionomers as a restorative material continues to improve along with their reputation for longevity. They have now been shown to be moderately bioactive, so they have a very important role to play in remineralizing tooth structure and helping to heal carious lesions. This comprehensive clinical guide to their uses in operative dentistry has been updated throughout and remains the leader in the field. Graham J Mount AM, BDS, DDSc, FFACDS, FICD, FADI, has spent fifty years in private practice based in Adelaide, Australia. Since the formal introduction of glass-ionomer cements in 1976, Dr Mount has been closely involved with their development in research as well as through clinical trials. His other publications include Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure (1998).Comments on the second edition: "All the techniques are there, superbly illustrated with carefully reproduced colour photographs backed up by a lively and highly readable text." DENTAL UPDATE"The author's infectious enthusiasm permeates throughout this highly readable and lively text - it is a book to be read for enjoyment and practicality." BRITTISH DENTAL JOURNAL
Author(s): Graham J. Mount
Edition: 3
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 224
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Foreword......Page 8
Preface......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 12
Description of glass-ionomers......Page 14
Biological potential of glass-ionomers......Page 56
Type I: Luting and bonding......Page 70
Type II.1: Restorative aesthetic materials......Page 88
Type II.2: Restorative materials......Page 108
Type III: Lining and base materials......Page 126
Minimal intervention cavity designs: The place of glass-ionomers......Page 146
Instructions for dental assistants......Page 196
Bibliography......Page 204
Index......Page 212
