Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 125, Issue 5, 571-576
Copyright © 1994 by American Dental Association
Prevention of root surface caries using a dental adhesive
EJ Swift,
SA Hammel,
J Perdigao,
and
JS Wefel
Department of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7450.
Dental adhesives might be applied as sealants to exposed root surfaces to prevent root caries. One resin adhesive system significantly reduced the incidence and severity of lesions in an artificial caries system.