Luting agent

In dentistry, a luting agent is a viscous material placed between tooth structure and a prosthesis that hardens through chemical reactions to firmly attach the prosthesis to the tooth structure.

Cements as luting agents

Numerous dental treatments necessitate attachment of prostheses and appliances to the teeth or to dental implants by means of a luting agent. These may include prostheses made of many different materials including metal, metal-ceramic, composite and ceramic dental restorations; provisional or interim acrylic restorations; laminate veneers for anterior teeth; orthodontic appliances; and pins and posts used for retention of restorations. The word "luting" implies the use of a mouldable substance to seal a space or to cement two components together, so the term is descriptive of dental cementing agents.

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