Cements

Dental Cements — Glass Ionomer, Resin, Temporary & Specialty Luting Cements

Dental cements are the powder-liquid, paste-paste, dual-cure or self-cure materials used to lute crowns and bridges, line and base cavities, fill pediatric restorations, seal pits and fissures, repair pulp perforations, and temporarily cement provisional restorations. Dentalkart stocks 19+ glass ionomer (GIC), zirconia-reinforced GIC, resin-modified hybrid, universal resin, temporary, ZOE, MTA and sealant cements from GC, Shofu, Ivoclar, Ammdent, Itena, Meta, Tokuyama, Prevest Denpro, Ultradent and Dr Denti.

Types of Dental Cement

Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC)

Powder-liquid GIC for luting crowns, lining cavities, sealing pit-and-fissure, and pediatric Class V restorations — fluoride-releasing, chemically bonds to dentin, classic Type-I luting and Type-II restorative formats. For example, GC Gold Label 1 Luting and Lining.

Zirconia-reinforced GIC and resin-modified GIC

Modern GICs with zirconia or resin filler reinforcement for higher compressive strength, faster set and aesthetic stability — for posterior and pediatric restorations under load. For example, Shofu Zirconomer Improved.

Alkasite and universal resin cements

Bulk-fill alkasite restoratives (Cention N) that release calcium, fluoride and hydroxide ions, and universal dual-cure resin cements for ceramic and zirconia crown cementation. For example, Cention N or Itena TotalCem.

Temporary cements (eugenol and non-eugenol)

Soft-setting zinc-oxide-eugenol and non-eugenol temporary cements for provisional crown cementation and short-term restoration of accessed endodontic teeth. For example, Meta NETC Non-Eugenol Temporary Cement.

Specialty cements — MTA, ZOE, pit-and-fissure sealants

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (Prevest Denpro MTA Plus Aqua) for pulp capping and perforation repair, Zinc Oxide Eugenol (Ammdent Zinogen) for classic temp restoration, and resin-based pit-and-fissure sealants (Ammdent, Ultradent UltraSeal XT) for caries prevention.

When Dental Cements Are Used

• Crown and bridge luting (conventional GIC for metal/PFM, resin cement for ceramic/zirconia)
• Cavity lining and basing under amalgam and composite restorations
• Pediatric Class I, II, V restorations using fluoride-releasing GIC
• Pit-and-fissure sealing for caries prevention in molars
• Pulp capping and perforation repair with MTA
• Provisional crown cementation with temporary cement
• Post-and-core cementation with dual-cure resin cement
• Endodontic access cavity sealing between appointments

How to Choose the Right Dental Cement

1. For metal and PFM crowns — conventional GIC (GC Gold Label 1) or RMGIC for chemical bonding and fluoride release.
2. For ceramic and zirconia crowns — dual-cure universal resin cement (Itena TotalCem) for bonded retention and strength.
3. For pediatric and high-caries-risk Class V — fluoride-releasing GIC (GC Gold Label, Shofu Zirconomer) for sustained fluoride.
4. For provisional cementation — non-eugenol temporary cement (Meta NETC) when the final crown will be bonded; eugenol-containing temps interfere with resin bonding.
5. For pulp capping and perforation repair — MTA (Prevest Denpro MTA Plus) for predictable hard-tissue regeneration.
6. Match cement chemistry to the restoration type, isolate the field, follow manufacturer mix ratio, and confirm full set before patient dismissal.

Dental Cement Brands at Dentalkart

Dentalkart's dental cement range includes GC (Gold Label 1 Luting and Lining GIC — Japanese standard), Shofu (Glasionomer Cement Version 2 Improved Set, Zirconomer Improved zirconia-reinforced GIC, HyBond Resiglass RMGIC, HyBond Temporary Cement Soft), Ivoclar (Cention N alkasite bulk-fill), Ammdent (GI Luting Premium, GI Fill Premium, Pit Fissure Sealant, Zinogen ZOE), D-Tech (Restore Glass), Meta (NETC Non-Eugenol Temp Cement), Tokuyama (Tokuso Ionomer Kit), Ultradent (UltraSeal XT Hydro sealant), Prevest Denpro (MTA Plus Aqua, Crysta Silver), Itena (TotalCem universal resin cement) and Dr Denti (Refit, Tooth-Fil OTC) — covering every cement chemistry.

Why Buy Dental Cements from Dentalkart

Every dental cement is sourced direct from the manufacturer or authorised Indian distributor, ships in sealed primary packaging with batch and expiry, and reaches 110000+ pincodes across India with COD on most SKUs. Pair cements with matched temporary filling material and bonding agents from one trusted catalogue serving 50,000+ dentists and dental colleges.

What are dental cements used for?

Dental cements are used to lute crowns and bridges, line and base cavities under restorations, fill pediatric Class I, II and V cavities, seal pits and fissures for caries prevention, repair pulp perforations with MTA, and temporarily cement provisional crowns. Each cement chemistry — GIC, resin, temporary, ZOE, MTA — matches a specific clinical indication.

Which cement is best for ceramic crown cementation?

The best cement for ceramic and zirconia crown cementation is a dual-cure universal resin cement like Itena TotalCem or a self-adhesive resin cement. Resin cements bond chemically to the silanated ceramic and acid-etched dentin, providing higher retention and marginal sealing than conventional GIC — essential for the longevity of all-ceramic restorations.

What is the difference between conventional GIC and resin-modified GIC?

The difference between conventional GIC and resin-modified GIC (RMGIC) is the addition of resin monomers in RMGIC. Conventional GIC (GC Gold Label 1) sets by acid-base reaction alone — slower set, lower strength. RMGIC (Shofu HyBond Resiglass) adds light-cure resin component — faster set, higher compressive strength, slightly less fluoride release.

Can I use eugenol temporary cement before bonding the final crown?

No, you cannot reliably use eugenol-containing temporary cement before bonding the final crown. Eugenol inhibits resin polymerisation and weakens the final adhesive bond to dentin. Use non-eugenol temporary cement like Meta NETC instead — it releases cleanly without affecting the subsequent resin cement bond.

Are the dental cements on Dentalkart genuine?

Yes, every dental cement on Dentalkart is genuine. All GC, Shofu, Ivoclar, Ammdent, D-Tech, Meta, Tokuyama, Ultradent, Prevest Denpro, Itena and Dr Denti cements are sourced direct from the manufacturer or authorised Indian distributor and ship in sealed primary packaging with original lot number, manufacturing date and expiry on every box.