The use of ionomer cements in subgingival restorations and furcation defects: current concepts / O uso de cimentos de ionômero de vidro em restaurações subgengivais e em defeitos de furca: conceitos atuais

ABSTRACT

Clinical applications for glass ionomers include restoration of erosive lesions, prosthesis cementation, core material and pediatric restorations. In addition, glass ionomers have also been used as orthopedic granular bone substitute. The treatment of periodontal furcation defects normally consist of scaling and root planning, apically-positioned flaps, tunneling, root amputation, root resection, guided tissue regeneration or bone graft. Recently, glass ionomer cement was introduced an option for the treatment of infra bony and furcation defects. The aim of this study is to provide the reader an update on the scientific evidences on the use of glass ionomer cements in treatment of root caries and furcation defects