Chapter 14: Dental Cement

Question 1

Micromechanical retention formed between tooth substrate, resin-based cement, and restorative materials

Answer 1

Adhesive Dentistry

Question 2

A thin layer placed on the floor and walls of the preparation to seal the tubules and minimize microleakage

Answer 2

Cavity varnish

Question 3

A thin layer of material placed to protect the tooth from the components of dental materials and microleakage, to stimulate reparative dentin, or to act as a pulp capping

Answer 3

Low-strength base/liner

Question 4

A thick layer of cement used to protect the tooth from chemical and thermal irritation

Answer 4

High-strength base/liner

Question 5

Thick, putty-like, condensable; the material can be rolled into a ball or rope, suitable for use as a base

Answer 5

Secondary Consistency

Question 6

A thick layer of cement used to replace missing tooth structure in a badly broken-down tooth and to act as support for a restoration material such as a crown

Answer 6

Buildup

Question 7

Cementing two components together such as an indirect restoration cemented on or in a tooth, including inlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, orthodontic brackets and bands, and posts and pins

Answer 7

Luting

Question 8

Less viscous, flowing easily; this material can be drawn out to a 1-inch string with a spatula lifted from the center of the mass, suitable for luting

Answer 8

Primary consistency

Question 9

Lasting indefinitely

Answer 9

Permanent

Question 10

Referring to materials expected to last from a day to a few weeks

Answer 10

Temporary/Provisional

Question 11

Referring to materials expected to last from a few weeks to a year

Answer 11

Intermediate

Question 12

Soothing; acting to relieve pain

Answer 12

Sedative

Question 13

The bonding of dissimilar materials by the attractive forces of atoms or molecules

Answer 13

Adhesion