The Air Trick: Clean Cementation Without the Wait
💡 Clinical Tip:During provisional cementation, always use a gentle stream of air to remove excess material immediately after seating—don’t wait for the cement to set.Early cleanup ensures minimal residue and prevents the struggle of removing hardened excess later.🔧 Provisional Cements💧 Water-Based⚪ Zinc Oxide-Eugenol / Non-Eugenol(e.g., TempBond, TempoCem NE, HydroCem)🧪 Resin-Based🟣 Polyurethane-Based Resin Cements(e.g., Dentotemp, )🟠 Methacrylate-Based Resin Cements(e.g., T ProviSeal, UltraTemp REZ, Systemp.link, TempoCem NE)
By Radek Mounajjed
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Topics: Provisional cement, polyurethan