Used for?
Crowns, inlays and other suitable restorations.
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How is a crown or inlay attached to a tooth?
Cementation means attaching a restoration using a suitable dental luting material. The technique and material depend on the restoration and the tooth. Conventional cements and adhesive resin-based luting materials are not freely interchangeable.
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Check before fitting
Fit, margins, neighbouring contacts and the bite are assessed. Luting material cannot make a fundamentally ill-fitting crown fit properly.
Match the system
The tooth and restoration require preparation appropriate to the chosen method. Material choice, moisture control and specified setting or curing belong together.
Check after placement
Excess material is removed and the restoration is checked. Advice on eating, cleaning and loading depends on the actual material and procedure.
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Check before fitting
Fit, margins, neighbouring contacts and the bite are assessed. Luting material cannot make a fundamentally ill-fitting crown fit properly.
Match the system
The tooth and restoration require preparation appropriate to the chosen method. Material choice, moisture control and specified setting or curing belong together.
Check after placement
Excess material is removed and the restoration is checked. Advice on eating, cleaning and loading depends on the actual material and procedure.
Notes on the teaching images
- Fit, contacts and the planned design are checked before definitive fitting.
- Resin cement is one possible material group. The suitable cement or adhesive system depends on the tooth and restoration.
- After fitting, excess, contacts and function are checked. Aftercare depends on the particular restoration.
At a glance
Always the same cement?
No, the system must match.
If loose?
Have the cause assessed rather than gluing it yourself.
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Often confused
Cementation and adhesive bonding
Attachment is the general concept. Adhesive bonding uses coordinated surface treatments and a bonding system; it is not equivalent to every conventional cement technique.
Quick answers
What is the difference between temporary and definitive?
Temporary attachment is intended to permit later removal. Definitive attachment is intended for longer-term use; each requires an appropriate indication and review.
Can a crown that falls off simply be glued back?
The cause must first be checked, including fit, damage or changes in the tooth. Keep the crown and have it assessed promptly. Do not use household glue or superglue.
When may I eat again?
Ask about instructions for the material actually used and any local anaesthesia. There is no single waiting period for every cementation procedure.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
Editorially suggested question to discuss with Dr Niusha Barahmand Pour:
Which attachment method suits my restoration, and which instructions apply afterwards?
Is a crown loose or has the bite changed? Have the attachment and tooth checked.
Have a loose restoration assessedAppointment selection at DoctolibLearning layer for training & practiceUnderstand terminology and deepen knowledge
- Luting material
- Material forming the connection between tooth and restoration.
- Definitive
- Intended for longer-term use.
- Adhesion
- Attachment to a surface through an appropriate procedure.
Make the distinction
Attachment is the general concept. Adhesive bonding uses coordinated surface treatments and a bonding system; it is not equivalent to every conventional cement technique.
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.