Dental cements: resin cements, calcium hydroxide, MTA
Dental Materials · Dental (BDS)
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Study notes
A 25-year-old patient comes in with a broken molar. Step 1: The dentist shapes the tooth and takes a scan. Step 2: A ceramic crown is made. Step 3: To attach the crown, the dentist cleans the tooth, applies a bonding agent, and coats the crown with resin cement. Step 4: The crown is pressed onto the tooth. Step 5: A curing light (wavelength 450-470 nm) is held for 30 seconds to harden the cement. Result: The crown is locked in. Follow-up: After 6 months, the tooth is checked for sensitivity; if none, the cement is holding perfectly.
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