5-MINUTE BUSINESS SYNOPSIS 2 · Part 6 of 10
Final cement is the decision most practices make once and never revisit. A glass ionomer luting cement is a simple, familiar answer. Whether it is the right one depends on what you are cementing.
What the kit is
PRO-LINE Crown Cement, glass ionomer Type I luting cement, supplied as an 18 g powder and 17.5 mL liquid kit. The manufacturer describes it as a multi-purpose final cement for crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays, certain orthodontic applications, and as a thin liner under composite, amalgam or porcelain restorations.
The three properties listed
The page states that the cement chemically bonds to enamel, dentin and metal structures, that it is radiopaque, and that it has cariostatic properties through natural fluoride release. Those are the features to weigh against a resin cement, which you may choose when you need esthetics or very high bond strength.
The decision
At $17 for the kit, the price is not what separates cements. The restoration is. For metal and many substructure cases a glass ionomer is a time-tested choice; for all-ceramic restorations, follow the restoration manufacturer's cementation instructions. Match the cement to the material and write that match into your protocol.
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The Full Series
- How Long Alginate Really Stays Accurate Before You Pour
- Why Non-Eugenol Temporary Cement Protects Your Final Bond
- The Wax Temperature Range That Decides Your Margin Fit
- What A $17.60 Milling Bur Costs Per Crown
- Which Blasting Abrasive Size Is Safe For Divesting
- Glass Ionomer Luting Cement: What $17 Actually Gets You (you are here)
- The Silane Step Most Teams Forget After Porcelain Etching
- What Each Mixing Tip Really Costs You In Impression Material
- Which Articulator Is Enough For Denture Wax-Up
- Beryllium-Free NiCr Alloy: What To Check Before You Cast
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