Dental Cements For Use
Dental Cements For Use
Dental Cements For Use
Dental Cements
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Introduction
Dental cements are a classification of dental materials that are continually used in dentistry. The American Dental Association and the International Standards Organization (ISO) have teamed up to classify dental cements according to their properties and their intended uses in dentistry.
Classification of Cements
Type I: Luting agents that include
permanent and temporary cements. Type II: Restorative applications. Type III: Liner or base applications.
Luting Agent
A material that acts as an adhesive to hold
together the casting to the tooth structure. Luting agents are designed to be either permanent or temporary.
Permanent Cement
For the long-term cementation of cast
restorations such as inlays, crowns, bridges, laminate veneers, and orthodontic fixed appliances.
Temporary Cement
Temporary cements are used when the
restoration will have to be removed. Most commonly, temporary cement is selected for the placement of provisional coverage.
Types of Cements
Zinc-oxide eugenol Zinc phosphate Polycarboxylate Glass ionomer Composite resin
Zinc Phosphate
Chemical Makeup
Liquid: Phosphoric acid, aluminum phosphate, and water. Powder: Zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, and silica.
Polycarboxylate Cements
Chemical Makeup
Liquid: Polyacrylic acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, and water Powder: Zinc oxide
Use of Polycarboxylate
Used as a permanent cement for cast
restorations, stainless steel crowns, and orthodontic bands. Used as a nonirritating base under both composite or amalgam restorations. Used as an intermediate restoration.
Supply of Polycarboxylate
Powder/liquid
Liquid may be measured by using either the plastic squeeze bottle or the calibrated syringe-type liquid dispenser. Liquid has a limited shelf life because it thickens as its water evaporates. Mixed on a nonabsorbent paper pad.
Glass Ionomer
Chemical Makeup
Liquid: Itaconic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, and water. Powder: Zinc oxide, aluminum oxide, and calcium.
Composite Resin
Chemical Makeup
Physical properties are comparable to those of composite resins. Low film thickness. Insoluble in the mouth.
onlays. Cementation of ceramic veneers. Cementation of orthodontic bands. Direct bonding of orthodontic brackets. Cementation of all metal castings.
Cement Removal
Operator preparedness and knowledge
Instruments selected for the procedure: Explorer, mouth mirror, black spoon. Use of a fulcrum. Use of dental floss in and around the embrasure areas.