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A review of luting agents.
1Department of Reconstructive Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.
International Journal of Dentistry
|April 17, 2012
Summary
Selecting dental cements can be challenging. This review guides practitioners on choosing the best luting agents based on material properties and clinical needs, not just experience.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Selecting appropriate dental cements (luting agents) is complex due to numerous options.
- Practitioner choice often relies on experience rather than in-depth material knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current dental cements.
- To discuss key properties influencing cement selection for various clinical indications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of dental cements.
- Analysis of physical properties and biocompatibility of luting agents.
- Compilation of comparative tables for cement classifications.
Main Results:
- Detailed comparison of generic cement classifications and their properties.
- Identification of factors critical for selecting cements based on clinical scenarios.
- An appendix offers guidance for common clinical situations.
Conclusions:
- Understanding material properties is crucial for optimal dental cement selection.
- The review aims to inform practitioners, with final choices remaining their responsibility.
- No specific commercial brands are endorsed, but property-based guidance is provided.
