Considerations for the Selection of a Luting Cement

From Volume 37, Issue 4, May 2010 | Pages 247-264

Authors

Luke J Rickman

BDS, MSc, MFDS RCS

General Dental Practitioner

Articles by Luke J Rickman

Julian D Satterthwaite

BDS, MSc, PhD, FDS, MFDS RCS, FDS(Rest Dent), FHEA

Senior Lecturer/Hon Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, The University of Manchester, School of Dentistry, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH

Articles by Julian D Satterthwaite

Abstract

Selection of a luting material for optimal cementation of indirect restorations requires the consideration of several factors relating to the properties of both the cement and of the restoration. Contemporary restorations (for example, dentine-bonded crowns or resin-retained bridges) often rely on bonding, and advances in dental materials science have resulted in simplified resin systems. Their ease of use and other favourable properties also offer advantages when used for more conventional restorations. Traditional luting cements remain commonplace and their benefits and shortcomings are discussed in terms of handling and clinical performance. Developments and trends in adhesive dentistry are explored.

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