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A literature review on various luting cements used in dentistry

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Review Article

Author Details : Mandeep Kumar*, Abhishek Avasthi, Shivani Khanna, Karanveer Singh, Harleen Chhina, Natasha Bathla

Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 199-202

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2022.041

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Abstract

The success rate of the given fixed partial denture and the longevity of the fixed partial denture is depend on the tooth preparation and the usage of the luting cement under the fixed partial denture prosthesis. Luting cement plays an important role in maintaining or securing the fixed partial denture prosthesis in the cemented position. Luting cement should be bio compatible, it should be non-irritating to the underlying tooth structure and non-irritating to the pulp, it should maintain the adequate marginal seal. In recent days so many newer luting cements has been introduced in to the dentistry, that are claiming for good as well as better clinical performance from the existing cements in the terms of improved and better characteristic properties. The different cements which can be used as luting cements are glass ionomer cements, zinc phosphate, zinc poly carboxylate, zinc oxide eugenol, newer cements like resin modified glass ionomer cements, compomers and resin cements.
 

Keywords: Resin cement, Glass ionomer cement, Resin modified glass ionomer cement, Zinc phosphate, Zinc polycarboxylate, Zinc oxide eugenol cement

How to cite : Kumar M, Avasthi A, Khanna S, Singh K, Chhina H, Bathla N, A literature review on various luting cements used in dentistry. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2022;8(4):199-202

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