Dental cements come is a variety of formulas and have a wide range of applications. Factors that may play a role in choosing a cement include restoration type, substrate, procedure, aesthetics, and the retentiveness of the prepared tooth.
For retentive preparations, a self-adhesive, dual-cured resin cement should be used (for example, TheraCem®) that does not require the use of a primer or adhesive. For a less retentive surface, a cement that is more hydrophobic (such as DUO-LINK UNIVERSAL™) is recommended and requires the use of a primer on the restoration and adhesive on the tooth structure.
At BISCO we receive many questions in regards to cement selection. Ensure long-term success and download our Quick Start Guide to select the right cement for your next procedure!
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