What is the material of the artifact? What are the characteristics of the substrates? Is it possible to adequately isolate the tooth? It is fundamental to answer these questions when performing the assessment before beginning the final and decisive phase of prosthetic restoration: cementation. Cementation is a complex procedure that requires good skills, and its outcome depends on the knowledge of the substrates involved and the choice of the most suitable cement for the specific situation. The materials and techniques used for cementation are described in this text, which is specifically dedicated to prosthetists and to those who practice conservative dentistry. This manual examines each substrate and defines the cementation protocols for all cases in daily practice.

Authors:

GIACOMO DERCHI, DDS, MSC, PHD

Adjunct Professor University of Pisa, Dentist, Private contractor in La Spezia

UMBERTO CAMPANER

Dental Technician, responsible for the R&D department of the Academy of Dentistry, Milan

Collaborating Authors:

ENRICO MANCA, DDS

Dentist, private contractor in Cagliari

VINCENZO MARCHIO, DDS, MSc

Research Fellow University of Pisa, Dentist, Private contractor

Key Features:

Applies scientific knowledge to clinical practice

Examines every single substrate to be able to build a logical path that allows defining the cementation protocols in various situations of daily clinical practice