Resin Cement
A resin-based luting material used to bond indirect ceramic, metal, or composite restorations to tooth structure, relying on micromechanical and/or chemical adhesion.
Full Definition
Resin cements are a category of adhesive luting agents based on dimethacrylate monomers, analogous in composition to restorative composites but formulated with lower viscosity and filler loading to enable thin-film cementation. They are classified by their cure mechanism—light-cure, dual-cure, or self-cure—and by their adhesive strategy: total-etch, self-etch, or self-adhesive. The category 'self-adhesive resin cement' (e.g., RelyX U200) is a common source of editorial confusion, as it requires no separate primer or adhesive. Editors should ensure that cement type, cure mode, and adhesive protocol are consistently described throughout a manuscript. Resin cement is preferred over 'composite cement,' which is not a standard designation.
Usage
Usage note: Prefer 'resin cement' over 'composite cement.' Always specify cure mode (light, dual, or self) and adhesive strategy (total-etch, self-etch, or self-adhesive).
In Context
- "A dual-cure resin cement was selected for the cementation of the ceramic inlay to ensure adequate curing beneath the opaque porcelain." — Restorative dentistry clinical report
- "The manuscript referred to 'composite cement' throughout; the editor standardised this to 'resin cement' in accordance with the journal's style guide." — Journal copy-editing note