Visible light-hardened glass-ionomer cement base/liner as an interim restorative material.

A visible light-hardening, glass-ionomer cement, dentinal base/liner has been used as a dentinal and enamel replacement restorative material for certain lesions in primary teeth. The material has all the advantages of glass-ionomer cements and the additional advantage of rapid hardening by light curing. The procedure for using the material as a restorative material in primary teeth is described, and several cases are documented.