Review Article
A Review of Luting Agents
Table 1
This Table compares properties of the various generic cements. (Biocomp: biocompatibility; Integr: integration, Oxy inh layer: oxygen inhibited layer, RRGI: resin reinforced glass ionomer).
| Cement | Universal | Retention | Biocomp | Sensitivity | Integr | Self-Etch | Self-Seal | Bioactive | Oxy inh layer |
| Zinc Phosph | No | Low/med |
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| Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Polycarb | No | Low |
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| No | No | No | No | No | No | Glass ion | No | Medium |
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| Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Resin | No | Medium |
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| No | No | No | No | No | Yes | RRGI | Yes | Med/high |
***
| ? | No | No | No | No | yes | Self-etch resin cement | Yes | High |
****
| ? | ? | Yes | No | No | Yes | Hybrid CaAl/GI | Yes | High |
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| No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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