The first comprehensive text on glass-ionomer cements! Emphasizes integration of clinical and materials aspects. Specific clinical applications are given. Explores the exciting, creative uses for this material that are currently being developed and employed.

ISBN: 0-86715-200-1
274pp: 439 illus (352 in color)

Table of Contents:
1. Scientific and Clinical Development
2. Composition
3. The Setting Reaction and Its Clinical Consequences
4. Physical Properties
5. Aesthetics
6. Adhesion
7. Erosion and Longevity
8. Biocompatibility
9. Clinical Uses
10. Class V and Class III Restorations
11. Laminate Restorations
12. Treatment of Early Carious Lesions
13. Designs of Microcavities for Approximal Lesions
14. Restoration of Primary Teeth
15. Glass-Ionomer Luting Cements
16. Posterior Restorations