To Lute or to Bond: That is the Question

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The long-term success of restorations is highly dependent on the thoughtful selection and meticulous use of dental cements.
• Every new material launches with a complex range of benefits, indications, instructions for use, and other factors that need to be considered.
• New substrates – such as zirconia, lithium disilicate, and hybrid ceramics – require clinicians to master every cementation procedure for every indication.

With the exponential development of material technologies, dental cements have transformed into far stronger and more durable options. However, determining the most effective cement for a clinical application has become increasingly complicated as materials become more advanced, and protocols shift in response.

In a constantly changing world of innovative dental materials, now more than ever, it is important for practitioners to identify a cementation system that they can be confident will securely bond, even in complicated situations. This eBook details the requirements for cementation and bonding, and provides further resources to stay informed on new materials.