Adhesive cementation in indirect composite resin restorations – original article

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cementation of indirect composite resin restorations. Considering cementation techniques, cementing agent, adhesive and light curing. Methods: An original article was carried out covering studies published in the last 5 years (2019 - 2024), by consulting electronic databases such as PubMED, Lilacs and Scielo. The search terms used were the search key designed for each database, combining the MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) terms: “resin composite indirect restorations and cementation and polymerization and adhesion”, “resin composite indirect restorations and cementation”, “resin composite indirect restorations and polymerization”, “resin composite indirect restorations and adhesion”. Results: 598 articles were found in the databases; after reading and exclusion, 14 articles were selected for this study as they met the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: The findings show that self-adhesive resin cements have a lower adhesion capacity compared to traditional cements. In addition, two-stage photoactivation and thermo-polymerization techniques were effective in increasing the bond strength and durability of restorations. On the other hand, acid etching the enamel had no significant influence on the longevity of the restorations.

Keywords: Cementation; Dentin Adhesion Agent; Polymerization; Composite Resins.