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# Dental cement

Dental cement is the glue-like material a dentist uses to hold a crown, bridge, or similar restoration onto a prepared tooth.

Dental cement fills the tiny gap between a restoration and your tooth. It holds the piece in place and seals the edge against germs and saliva. Several kinds exist, such as glass ionomer, resin, and zinc-based cements. A review in the NIH library says cementation aims to bond the prosthetic restoration to the prepared enamel or enamel and dentine. A dentist may use a weaker cement for a [temporary crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/temporary-crown) so it can be removed later. The choice depends on the material, such as [zirconia](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/zirconia) or [porcelain](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/porcelain), and on how much tooth is left. If a crown feels loose, call the office. See glass ionomer and our [dental crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/dental-crown) page.

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## Related terms

-   [Temporary crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/temporary-crown)
-   [Glass ionomer](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/glass-ionomer)
-   [Bonding agent](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/bonding-agent)
-   [Dental crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-crown)
-   [Zirconia](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/zirconia)

## Sources

1.  [NIH PubMed Central: Dental Luting Cements: An Updated Comprehensive Review](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9961919/)

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