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Comparison of Luting Cement Solubility: A Narrative Review
Deok Yong Kim1, Nona Aryan1, Nathaniel C Lawson2
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
Dentistry Journal
|November 26, 2024
Summary
Resin cement exhibits the lowest solubility among common dental luting materials, including glass ionomer (GI) and resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI). This finding is crucial for selecting durable dental restorations and ensuring their long-term success.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Dental luting cements are critical for restoration success, providing retention and sealing against microleakage.
- Their physical properties directly influence the longevity and performance of dental restorations.
- Understanding cement solubility is key to predicting clinical outcomes in the oral environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the solubility of three primary dental luting cements: glass ionomer (GI), resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI), and resin cement (RC).
- To evaluate how solubility varies across different pH levels simulating oral conditions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing studies comparing GI, RMGI, and RC solubility.
- Analysis of cement dissolution in solutions with varying pH to mimic oral acidity.
- Assessment of solubility across different storage durations.
Main Results:
- Resin cement demonstrated the lowest solubility across all tested pH values and storage periods.
- Resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) showed intermediate solubility.
- Glass ionomer (GI) cement exhibited the highest degree of solubility among the evaluated materials.
Conclusions:
- The selection of an appropriate luting cement is paramount for successful dental restorations.
- All evaluated dental luting cements undergo some degree of dissolution.
- Resin cements offer superior solubility resistance, followed by RMGI and then GI cements, impacting restoration longevity.
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