Every time you plan a dental restoration, you have to decide: Is adhesive cement the best choice for this procedure? Factors to Consider All restorative materials can be bonded with adhesive cementation if following proper bonding protocols. Because adhesive cementation yields the highest bond strength, it is the preferred choice for the glass ceramics used … Read more
In the previous article of this three-part series, I talked about general principles for selecting a cement for dental restorations. Here, I focus on the optimal cement for Zirconia restorations. Known for its strength and superior esthetic results, Zirconia—a crystalline oxide of zirconium—has surged in popularity in recent years. Cementing the Deal Adhesive, self-adhesive and … Read more
It depends! In fact, the clinical case determines how much choice you have with the cement system. Dentists have a trio of options to choose from: adhesives, self-adhesives, and conventional cements. You can weigh the selling points of each one against various practical factors, such as clinical presentation, restoration type and material, and your patient’s … Read more