Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 127, Issue 3, 379-380
Copyright © 1996 by American Dental Association
GORDON J. CHRISTENSEN, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
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A new challenge--root caries in mature people
GJ Christensen
Clinical Research Associates, Provo, UT 84604, USA.
The future will bring many more root surface carious lesions in mature adults. Although traditional materials and procedures are acceptable for some patients, most are served best by use of cariostatic resin-modified glass ionomer materials, followed by additional fluoride augmentation for optimum tooth root surface caries prevention.