although not specific to Class V restorations, which includes: Small filler particles for polishability to achieve better aesthetics. Sufficiently stiff consistency to hold shape but still allows easy handling for placement into a cavity. Self-curing/setting or curable to any depth. Dimensionally stable or low shrinkage/stress. Fluoride release. Self-adhesive to enamel and dentine. Dental materials such as amalgam, glass ionomer (GI), resin-modified glass ionomer (a variant of GI) and resin composite are the types of restoration materials available when active treatment by means of restoration is appropriate. Taking into consideration these factors and their respective dental materials' properties, evidence and studies has shown that resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) restoration material is the recommended restoration material in clinical situations as it performs optimally - provided aesthetics is not the top priority when restoring these lesions. The surface of such lesions should be roughened prior to its restoration - whether material is GI-based or resin-based - with no need for bevelling of the coronal aspect of the cavity. See also Tooth wear Attrition Erosion Abfraction Bruxism Air abrasion References External links Acquired tooth pathology Medical terminology