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Choosing the Right Dental Cement: Why It Matters for Long-Term Results

📍 Space Dental – 11934 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA📧 info@spacedental.net

When it comes to high-quality crowns, veneers, overlays, and inlays, one of the most important—but often overlooked—factors is the type of cement used. At Space Dental, we know that success depends not just on materials, but on technique and detail at every step.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the most commonly used dental cements and how we choose the right one for each case.


Light-Cure Resin Cement

Best for: Thin, translucent restorations such as Emax veneers, esthetic overlays, or anterior inlays where the curing light can fully penetrate the material.

Why we use it:Light-cure resin cement offers superior control during placement, extended working time, and excellent esthetic results due to minimal color shift over time.

✅ High bond strength to enamel✅ No mixing required✅ Easy excess cleanup after partial light curing✅ Color-stable and highly polishable

⚠️ Must have a clear path for light to penetrate. Not suitable for thick or opaque restorations like full zirconia crowns.


Dual-Cure Resin Cement

Best for: Full-contour zirconia crowns, thick ceramic inlays/onlays, and cases where light cannot fully reach the internal surface.

Why we use it:Dual-cure resin cement combines the benefits of both light- and self-curing processes. It cures chemically where the light can’t reach, ensuring a strong and complete set.

✅ Excellent bond strength even in deep or shaded areas✅ Ideal for zirconia, metal, or thicker Emax restorations✅ Reliable setting regardless of light access

⚠️ Requires proper isolation and often additional steps like microetching, priming, and use of bonding agents for optimal performance.


Other Cement Options We Use:

🧪 Durelon (Polycarboxylate Cement)

Used primarily for PFM crowns, this cement is gentle on the pulp and offers mechanical retention.

🧪 Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)

Releases fluoride and is great for temporary crowns or cases with moisture concerns.

🧪 RMGI (Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer)

A hybrid cement often used for zirconia crowns with strong retention form.


🎯 Technique Matters as Much as the Material

At Space Dental, our job doesn’t end at choosing the right cement. We go the extra mile to ensure long-lasting results with techniques such as:

  • Microetching zirconia for better bonding

  • Applying Gluma to reduce sensitivity

  • Using glycerin gel to prevent the oxygen-inhibited layer during light curing

  • Proper tooth isolation and moisture control

  • Precise seating and curing times


🦷 Experience the Space Dental Difference

No matter what type of restoration you need — zirconia, Emax, or PFM — we use the most effective cement and pair it with clinical precision. That’s why patients trust us for crowns and veneers that look great and last for years.



📍 Location: 11934 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250 📧 Email: info@spacedental.net

Because every step matters — and we’re ready for all of them.


A colorful, cartoon-style infographic comparing light-cure and dual-cure dental cements. The left side features a curing light with text stating that light-cure cement is best for thin, translucent restorations and provides high bond strength to enamel, but requires a clear path for light. The right side shows a zirconia crown, explaining that dual-cure cement is best for full-contour zirconia crowns, offers excellent bond strength, and requires additional steps. The layout is simple and playful, ideal for patient-friendly education.
Different types of crwon

 
 
 

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