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CARLOS BERNAL, Carolina et al. Ceramic restorations: how to cement them?. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2010, vol.48, n.1, pp.136-141. ISSN 0001-6365.

At the present time no dental material for indirect restorations developed more than ceramics. The augmented crystalline content improved their mechanical properties increasing their range of clinical indications. However, these composition alterations carried to different surface treatments protocols for cementation. Previously, the adhesive luting was the standard procedure for all ceramics; nowadays these differences in composition represent a challenge for the clinician, regarding the surface treatment and luting procedures. Thus, the objective of this revision is to establish the most suitable protocol for surface treatment and cementation of several ceramic systems, based on the structural characteristics of each material, giving assistance for a correct choice of the correct surface treatment, luting agent and adhesive system

Palavras-chave : dental cements; ceramic; dental porcelain.