title: In vivo disintegration of luting cements.
abstract: The in vivo disintegration of luting cements was determined at 6- and 12-month intervals in two test series of 20 participants each. Four cements were inserted in the wells located in the mesial and distal surfaces of cast crowns. Glass ionomer, silicophosphate, polycarboxylate, and zinc phosphate cements prepared with recommended powder/liquid ratios are discussed, and are ranked with respect to disintegration at 6 and 12 months.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Swartz
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Lund
authors.forename: B K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vickery
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003442:Crowns; D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D012823:Silicate Cement; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; C036917:silicophosphate cement; D012823:Silicate Cement; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement