Retention with specific and mechanical adhesive lutes.
Attention is drawn to some of the fundamental differences between retention afforded by specifically adhesive and mechanically adhesive lutes. Terms are defined and conclusions drawn regarding the present status and potential of polyacrylate cements.
D000179:Acrylates; D000268:Adhesiveness; D003442:Crowns; D003738:Dental Cements; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005459:Fluorides; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement
D000179:Acrylates; D003738:Dental Cements; D006047:Gold Alloys; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D013193:Stainless Steel; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement; D005459:Fluorides