Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 114, Issue 4, 489-492
Copyright © 1987 by American Dental Association
In vivo disintegration of luting cements
RW Phillips,
ML Swartz,
MS Lund,
BK Moore,
and
J Vickery
The in vivo disintegration of luting cements was determined at 6- and 12-month intervals in two test series of 20 participants each. Four cements were inserted in the wells located in the mesial and distal surfaces of cast crowns. Glass ionomer, silicophosphate, polycarboxylate, and zinc phosphate cements prepared with recommended powder/liquid ratios are discussed, and are ranked with respect to disintegration at 6 and 12 months.