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Glass ionomer as a luting material
1Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Glass ionomer cements are reliable luting materials, but can cause tooth sensitivity. This discussion explores reasons for this sensitivity and offers a clinical procedure to improve cementation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Glass ionomer cements (GICs) are widely used as luting agents.
- Concerns exist regarding postoperative tooth sensitivity and handling difficulties associated with GICs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the reasons behind the unpredictable postoperative behavior of GICs.
- To compare GICs with alternative luting cements.
- To propose an optimized clinical cementation protocol.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on GIC properties and clinical performance.
- Comparative analysis of GICs against other common luting cements.
- Description of a step-by-step clinical cementation technique.
Main Results:
- Identified factors contributing to postoperative sensitivity with GICs.
- Highlighted differences in handling characteristics and clinical outcomes among various cements.
- Outlined a practical cementation procedure to mitigate issues.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the causes of GIC sensitivity is crucial for practitioners.
- Proper clinical technique can enhance the reliability of GICs as luting materials.
- Further research may refine GIC application protocols.