Root surface treatment with glass ionomers and resin composites

Recommendations for restorative treatments of root surfaces are made difficult by a lack of information on the etiology of root conditions and on the clinical performance of available materials used to treat these conditions. Resin composite and glass ionomer materials are popular restorative materials because they are esthetic and can bond to tooth structure. However, the role each can play in restoration of root surface lesions is not well documented. This article presents a rationale for using these materials for a number of restorative situations.