Purpose?
Attach certain indirect restorations.
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What attaches a ceramic restoration to a tooth?
Resin luting composite is a resin-based material used to attach certain indirect restorations to prepared teeth. It contains a resin matrix and fillers, among other components. It is not household glue: the tooth, restorative material and bonding system must be compatible.
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Check the fit first
Fit and contacts are assessed before attachment. Luting material should not compensate for a fundamentally ill-fitting restoration.
Prepare the surfaces
The tooth and restoration each require appropriate surface preparation. The steps depend on the material and system.
Cure and check
Depending on the product, curing uses light, a chemical reaction or both. Excess material, margins and contacts require careful checking.
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Check the fit first
Fit and contacts are assessed before attachment. Luting material should not compensate for a fundamentally ill-fitting restoration.
Prepare the surfaces
The tooth and restoration each require appropriate surface preparation. The steps depend on the material and system.
Cure and check
Depending on the product, curing uses light, a chemical reaction or both. Excess material, margins and contacts require careful checking.
Notes on the teaching images
- Resin cement may be used for selected indirect restorations. Fit is checked first.
- Tooth and restoration require preparation appropriate to the system. This image is not a self-treatment guide.
- Curing, removing excess and checking are part of the process. Luting materials are not all the same.
At a glance
What matters?
The tooth, material and product system.
If it detaches?
Have it examined rather than gluing it yourself.
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Often confused
Luting and filling composites
Both are resin-based materials. Their formulation, flow and intended use may differ.
Quick answers
Does every resin cement suit every ceramic?
No. Material, thickness, light transmission and the manufacturer's instructions influence selection. A protocol cannot be transferred indiscriminately between materials.
Can the luting material affect colour?
With thin, translucent restorations, the underlying material can contribute to appearance. Colour and the overall situation are therefore considered beforehand.
What if a veneer or inlay comes off?
Do not attach it using household glue. Keep the piece safely and arrange prompt assessment; the cause and suitability for rebonding need checking.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
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Which attachment method suits my restoration's material?
Is a restoration loose, or is bonding planned? The materials and procedure can be explained personally.
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- Adhesive
- Relating to bonding at a surface.
- Dual-cure
- Curing through combined light and chemical reactions.
- Polymerisation
- Formation or cross-linking of the resin structure during curing.
Make the distinction
Both are resin-based materials. Their formulation, flow and intended use may differ.
Sources and context
Editorial research: . General information, not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Teaching illustrations are simplified and do not depict a patient case.