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Laurence Bohan
Content Writer
Laurence Bohan
Content Writer

Laurence is a copywriter and trained journalist. His passion is creating insightful and educational content for dental professionals of every level. Outside of work, he enjoys watching sport, quizzing and spending time with his family.

When it comes to choosing modern dental materials, the goals are clear: effectiveness, safety, ease of use, accuracy, and predictability. But simplification is often easier said than done, particularly for complex procedures. And cementation remains one of the most complex, and often confusing, parts of indirect restorations.



Why is cementation confusing?


Indirect restorative procedures tend to be time-consuming, complicated and take many steps to complete. And while crown cementation only accounts for a small fraction of that time, it’s one of the most critical steps in the workflow. Mistakes during cementation can lead to several issues, including early restorative failure – which is incredibly costly to both dentist and patient.




What’s needed for successful cementation?


Successful cementation depends on two critical factors: isolation and cement selection. While proper isolation rests on the skills of the dentist with only a few approaches to choose from, selecting the right cement depends on several factors, including the restorative material, substrate, indication and more. These variables alone can make the choice difficult, but the sheer number of dental cements available can things even more confusing.
Refining your range not only helps solve the age-old debate of which cement to use, but it can also reduce educational hurdles between you and your team. If everyone knows what’s on hand and how to use it, you can collectively reduce the chance for miscommunication or mistakes.




Narrowing your materials can improve results


When you change products constantly, it can be hard to get familiar enough with them to make the most of the materials’ properties. By using the same materials repeatedly, you’ll get to know their unique chemistries, their pros and cons, and how to handle them most effectively – reducing the risk of error and improving results.
Switching to a universal solution


While cementation can be challenging and confusing, there are ways to simplify the procedure – and it starts in the stockroom. By taking the time to review your materials, you can refine your range, your procedure, and your skill set. And the growing trend toward truly universal products opens the door to new opportunities for reducing complexity across the board.
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