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Fluoride-releasing materials and their adhesive characteristics
1University of Alabama, School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|April 24, 2008
Summary
Fluoride-releasing dental materials, especially glass ionomers, effectively inhibit recurrent caries. Clinical evidence supports their use in high-risk patients for enhanced dental care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Cariology
- Preventive Dentistry
Background:
- Fluoride-releasing materials offer therapeutic benefits in restorative dentistry.
- Recurrent caries remain a significant clinical challenge, particularly in high-risk individuals.
- Glass ionomers are a prominent class of fluoride-releasing restorative agents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the caries-inhibiting properties and clinical longevity of fluoride-releasing materials.
- To provide practical application guidance for these materials.
- To emphasize the role of fluoride-releasing materials in managing patients with high caries risk.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical trial data on fluoride-releasing materials.
- Analysis of evidence regarding recurrent caries reduction.
- Evaluation of clinical performance and longevity.
Main Results:
- Growing clinical evidence supports the efficacy of fluoride-releasing materials in reducing recurrent caries.
- Glass ionomers demonstrate significant caries-inhibiting properties.
- These materials show promising clinical longevity in various applications.
Conclusions:
- Fluoride-releasing materials, particularly glass ionomers, are valuable tools for preventing recurrent caries.
- Their incorporation into treatment plans is recommended, especially for high-caries-risk patients.
- Optimal application strategies enhance the clinical benefits of these materials.
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