[Solubility of luting cements].

Area of Science:

• Dental Materials Science
• Biomaterials Research

Context:

• Luting cements are crucial for dental restorations.
• Understanding cement solubility is vital for long-term restoration success.
• Existing literature presents varied findings on cement solubility.

Purpose:

• To comprehensively review and evaluate the scientific literature on luting cement solubility.
• To synthesize and discuss both in vitro and in vivo experimental results.
• To establish the current understanding of luting cement solubility in dental applications.

Summary:

• This review consolidates findings from extensive literature on luting cement solubility.
• Both laboratory (in vitro) and clinical (in vivo) studies were analyzed.
• The current status and implications of luting cement solubility are discussed.

Impact:

• Provides a consolidated overview for researchers and clinicians.
• Highlights areas needing further investigation in luting cement research.
• Informs the selection and development of dental luting cements.