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Cement-Based Materials in Dentistry
Cement-based materials in dentistry have experienced rapid development. In the field of operative dentistry, there are mainly developing calcium silicate cements, which have made it possible to solve previously difficult situations such as perforation of the root-canal system, direct pulp capping, filling and preserving teeth with widely open foramen apicale. These materials are based on the Portland cement. This chapter will describe the development, properties, indications and limitations of these materials. In the field of prosthodnotics, the prosthetic restoration is connected to the remaining tissues with the help of cements. Requirements for such materials and the available options will be described. The choice of suitable cement is based on its properties, requirements (such as moisture control), the material of the restoration (optimal choice can affect and strengthen the material) and the characteristics of the remaining dental tissues (such as the conicity of the prepared tooth). The chemical preparation of the tooth and prosthetic material connected with the individual types of the cements, which are capable to ensure the firm connection leading to the long-term and aesthetic result, will be described.
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