Adhesive systems for resin-based luting agents: The promise and the problems

cementation of alloy-based restorations with traditional cements (e.g., glass-ionomer, resin-modified glass-ionomer, zinc phosphate, zinc polycarboxylate) to bonding of all ceramic restorations with resin based cements. With the increasing demand for high-end esthetic treatments for anterior teeth restorations, the need for a good esthetic cementation system comes into play in modern day dentistry. Resin cements have become popular, primarily because they have addressed the disadvantages of solubility, lack of adhesion, compressive strength and microleakage in some classes of luting agents and their ability to bond to both the tooth structure and restoration. The adhesive luting technique consists of adhesive system application before the use of resin cement.