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The need for reemergence of glass ionomer
SourceDental EconomicsTier 1Hard News
By Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD
Originally at dentaleconomics.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dentists facing rising recurrent caries around crowns and direct restorations should evaluate new-generation glass ionomer cements, which may offer better caries inhibition and crown retention than conventional resin cements.
Key points
- Dr. Gordon Christensen cites clinical observations that recurrent caries rates are increasing around modern bonded restorations.
- New glass ionomer formulations are positioned for crown cementation and provide fluoride release to adjacent tooth structure.
- Clinicians using these materials may reduce secondary decay risk and improve long-term crown retention without additional bonding steps.
- The recommendation targets general dentists and prosthodontists who place crowns and large direct restorations.
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