Considerations for the selection of a luting cement.
Selection of a luting material for optimal cementation of indirect restorations requires the consideration of several factors relating to the properties of both the cement and of the restoration. Contemporary restorations (for example, dentine-bonded crowns or resin-retained bridges) often rely on bonding, and advances in dental materials science have resulted in simplified resin systems. Their ease of use and other favourable properties also offer advantages when used for more conventional restorations. Traditional luting cements remain commonplace and their benefits and shortcomings are discussed in terms of handling and clinical performance. Developments and trends in adhesive dentistry are explored.


CONCLUSIONS
Luting cement selection and application is integral to the optimal performance of indirect restorations.
Rickman
Luke J
LJ
The University of Manchester, School of Dentistry, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH.
Satterthwaite
Julian D
JD
D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods; D003442:Crowns; D003657:Decision Making; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D006801:Humans; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D019279:Resin Cements