Definition: Dental cements composed either of polymethyl methacrylate or dimethacrylate, produced by mixing an acrylic monomer liquid with acrylic polymers and mineral fillers. The cement is insoluble in water and is thus resistant to fluids in the mouth, but is also irritating to the dental pulp. It is used chiefly as a luting agent for fabricated and temporary restorations. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p159)
dent cements; D25-26 qualif
Other names Cements, Resin; Cement, Resin; Resin Cement
Optibond composed of a conventional etchant gel of 37% H3PO4, a primer made up of HEMA, GPDM, and PAAM, and a filled dual cure adhesive resin made up of bis-GMA, GDMA, and HEMA
