Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 122, Issue 4, 49-51
Copyright © 1991 by American Dental Association
Protective coatings for tooth crowns
AD Johnston
and
RL Bowen
American Dental Association Health Foundation, Paffenbarger Research Center, Gaithersburg, Md.
Transfer of technology to the dental office could provide thin polymeric coatings over tooth crowns and accessible root surfaces. These coatings can be prepared from relatively inexpensive, commercially available materials in one-step reactions. When the monomer technique becomes available, it will provide caries protection for all of your patients.