Prevention of demineralization adjacent to glass-ionomer restorations by immediate laboratory application of topical fluoride agents.
Laboratory testing found that applying silver diamine fluoride or sodium fluoride varnish immediately after placing glass-ionomer restorations on root surfaces reduced demineralization adjacent to the restoration margins when exposed to bacterial biofilm.
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