Definitive Cements are used for final placement of indirect restorations. Sealing the space between indirect restoration and prepared tooth is one of the essential tasks of any dental cement. Thus, penetration of microorganisms and secondary caries formation is delayed as long as possible.
Definitive Cements can be broken down into two groups:
The Calibra family of definitive cements was designed to make it easier than ever to achieve consistent, successful results in your indirect restorations.
Benefits
Because 21% of crown failures are due to secondary caries, of which excess cement can be one of the contributing factors,³ thorough removal of excess is key to ensuring durable restorations. Most cements offer extremely limited time for cleanup, increasing the likelihood of excess being left on the tooth, especially interproximally.1 Calibra Cements offer easy cleanup for convenience and the assurance of a long-lasting restoration.
Calibra is a trusted brand with over a decade of clinical performance and millions of applications and counting.
Determining which cement is best suited for a specific indication has been complicated and confusing, and can cause a restoration to fail if selected incorrectly.
Use our Selection Tool to find the right cement and ensure the success of your restorations.
1. Mitchell CA, Pintado MR, Geary L, Douglas WH Retention of adhesive cement on the tooth surface after crown cementation. J Prosthet Dent 1999; 81: 668-677.
2. Internal data on file. For more information, contact Consumables-Data-Requests@dentsplysirona.com
3. Amani, L. C., Pereira, C. A., Guerra, E., Souza, R., Jorge, A., & Bottino, M. (2012). Morphology and bacterial colonisation of tooth/ceramic restoration interface after different cement excess removal techniques. Journal of Dentistry,40, 742-749.