Dental Cements: Properties and Clinical Application
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What is the primary characteristic of a cement in dentistry?

  • It travels in a fluid state between surface irregularities before hardening (correct)
  • It has high resistance to pressure and wear
  • It is mainly used as a luting agent for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments
  • It is used for cavity liners and restorative materials

    • What were the key developments in new cements before 1970?

  • Biocompatibility, esthetics, and marginal leakage
  • Esthetics, pulpal histopathology, and marginal leakage
  • Biocompatibility, pulpal histopathology, and margianl leakage (correct)
  • Biocompatibility, esthetics, and pulpal histopathology

    • In which situation is it necessary to apply cement to ensure retention before proceeding with restoration using composite?

  • For orthodontic and prosthetic treatments
  • As restorative material (temporary) before endodontic treatment
  • When the cavity is close to the pulp (correct)
  • As cavity liners and bases to protect dental pulp

    • Which type of cement is mainly used as luting agents for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments?

    <p>Glass Ionomer cements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using cement as a restorative material (temporary) before endodontic treatment?

    <p>To ensure retention when the cavity is close to the pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

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