Cimentos permanentes em Prótese Fixa: uma revisão da Literatura

Abstract

Currently, many agents are available for cementation of fixed prostheses in the dental practice. However, the literature affirm that there isn‟t an ideal cement. Thus, the objective was to make a literature review about the permanent or final cements used in cementing fixed prostheses so as to bring a relevant discussion of these agents. The cementing agents have different compositions and physical, chemical and biological properties resulting in different directions. Zinc phosphate is the oldest and still widely used, although new materials with superior characteristics have emerged like glass ionomer cement and, more recently, the resin cement. It is for the dentist to know the properties, limitations and directions of each type of dental cement in order to improve procedures and obtain clinical success.