Dental cements for definitive luting: a review and practical clinical considerations
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2007.04.002
Dental cements for definitive luting: a review and practical clinical considerations
Abstract
Dental cement used to attach an indirect restoration to a prepared tooth is called a luting agent. A clinically relevant discussion of conventional and contemporary definitive luting agents is presented in this article. Physical properties are listed in table form to assist in comparison and decision-making. Additional subtopics include luting agent requirements, classifications, retention and bonding, cement considerations for implant-supported teeth, and fatigue failure.
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