Cements for pediatric dentistry: What are clinicians using and why?

• Published in: Dental Economics Vol. 106; no. 3; p. 64
• Main Author: Stewart, Ray E
• Format: Trade Publication Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tulsa Endeavor Business Media 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Clinical trials; Maxillofacial surgery; Pediatrics; Technological change; United States > US
• ISSN: 0011-8583

With good adhesion to both dentin and stainless steel, a relatively short set-time, and good moisture tolerance, glass-ionomer cements were -- and still remain -- a good choice for these restorations. But over the last five years, technology has advanced dramatically, and preformed zirconia crowns are now available from several manufacturers. Zirconia crowns are becoming increasingly popular and are being covered by Medicaid and private insurers in more states each year. Numerous studies on the cementation of zirconia crowns to permanent teeth help provide part of the answer, while also reinforcing the fact that zirconia is truly a unique material. Both in-vitro and clinical trials have shown that, while glass-ionomer cements often do not form an effective bond to zirconia, some resin cements and some resin-modified glass-ionomer cementation systems are very effective.