Luting agent
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In dentistry, a luting agent is a viscous material placed between tooth structure and a prosthesis, that hardens through chemical reactions to firmly attach the prosthesis to the tooth structure.
[edit] Cements as luting agents
Numerous dental treatments necessitate attachment of prostheses and appliances to the teeth by means of a luting agent. These include metal, metal-ceramic, composite and ceramic dental restorations; provisional or interim acrylic restorations; laminate veneers for anterior teeth; orthodontic appliances; and pins and posts used for retention of restorations. The word "luting" implies the use of a mouldable substance to seal a space or to cement two components together; hence the term is descriptive of dental cementing agents.
[edit] See also
- Lute (material), a binding substance used, historically, in chemistry and alchemy experiments.
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