Luting

Luting Cements — Conventional GIC, RMGIC & Self-Adhesive Resin Cements for Permanent Cementation

Luting cements are dental cements specifically formulated to permanently cement indirect restorations — crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, posts and orthodontic bands — to prepared tooth structure. The cement fills the microscopic gap between the preparation and the restoration, develops retention, seals the margin against bacterial leakage and (for fluoride-releasing chemistries) gives ongoing cariostatic protection. Dentalkart stocks the full luting-cement range — conventional Type I glass ionomer (GIC), resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGIC) and self-adhesive dual-cure resin — from 3M ESPE Ketac Cem, GC Gold Label 1, Shofu, RelyX U200, Tokuyama, VOCO, DPI, AmmDent, Prevest, D-Tech, Prime Dental, Medicept, NeoEndo, SafeEndo, Vincismile, Wizdent, Rubydent, Iono Lute and Meron Plus.

Types of Luting Cement

Conventional Type I glass ionomer luting cement

Powder-and-liquid GIC that sets by acid-base reaction, chemically bonds to dentine, releases fluoride and is radiopaque — the routine luting cement for metal crowns, PFM crowns, posts and orthodontic bands. For example, 3M ESPE Ketac Cem Radiopaque GI Luting Cement, GC Gold Label 1 Luting and Lining, Shofu Hy-Bond Glasionomer CX, Shofu CX Smart Set, Tokuyama Tokuso Ionomer Kit, DPI Lutecem, AmmDent GI Luting Premium, Prevest Crystal Luting I, Prime Dental Prime Cem, Medicept Xtralute, NeoEndo NeoCem Type 1, D-Tech Lute Glass, SafeEndo Glassylute, Vincismile Luting II, Rubydent Rubyglass L, Iono Lute and Wizdent Wonder Lute Universal.

Strontium and zinc-reinforced GIC luting

Reinforced GIC luting with strontium fluoroaluminosilicate or zinc particles for higher compressive strength and improved fluoride release. For example, D-Tech Lute Plus Strontium Glass Ionomer Cement and NeoEndo NeoCem Type 2.

Resin-modified glass ionomer luting (RMGIC)

Powder-and-liquid GIC with added resin photoinitiator — higher bond strength than conventional GIC, lower solubility, faster set on command-cure, retains fluoride release. Preferred for crown, bridge and post luting where higher retention is needed. For example, Shofu Hy-Bond Resiglass, VOCO Meron Plus, Wizdent Secure Lute RMGI and Wizdent Secure Lute RMGI Liquid.

Self-adhesive dual-cure resin luting cement

Self-etching, self-adhesive resin cement that bonds to enamel, dentine and most indirect substrates (zirconia, lithium disilicate, PFM, metal posts) without a separate etch-and-bond step — the cement of choice for all-ceramic crowns. For example, 3M ESPE RelyX U200.

When Luting Cements Are Used

• Permanent cementation of metal and PFM crowns and bridges (GIC, RMGIC)
• Permanent cementation of zirconia and lithium disilicate crowns (self-adhesive resin)
• Inlay and onlay cementation
• Cast-post and prefabricated-post cementation
• Orthodontic band cementation
• Cementation of resin-bonded bridges and Maryland bridges
• Lining of deep preparations (GIC luting-and-lining grades)
• Long-term provisional cementation under bonded crowns

How to Choose the Right Luting Cement

1. For metal and PFM crowns and bridges pick a conventional Type I GIC (Ketac Cem, GC Gold Label 1, Shofu Hy-Bond CX) — reliable, fluoride-releasing, radiopaque.
2. For zirconia, lithium disilicate and all-ceramic crowns pick a self-adhesive dual-cure resin cement (RelyX U200) for highest bond to ceramic substrates.
3. For post cementation pick RMGIC (Shofu Resiglass, VOCO Meron Plus) for higher bond strength and command-cure of the coronal portion.
4. For paediatric stainless-steel crown cementation a conventional GIC is preferred — easier clean-up and fluoride release at the margin.
5. Mix powder-and-liquid GIC on a cold glass slab or paper pad strictly per the manufacturer P/L ratio — over-watering reduces strength and increases solubility.
6. Seat the crown with sustained finger pressure until initial set; remove excess at the gel stage (3–5 minutes for conventional GIC) before final cleanup.

Luting Cement Brands at Dentalkart

Dentalkart's luting cement range covers 3M ESPE (Ketac Cem Radiopaque GI Luting Cement and RelyX U200 self-adhesive resin), GC (Gold Label 1 Luting and Lining), Shofu (Hy-Bond Glasionomer CX, CX Smart Set, Hy-Bond Resiglass RMGIC, Hy-Bond Temporary Cement Soft), Tokuyama (Tokuso Ionomer Kit), VOCO (Meron Plus liquid/powder RMGIC refills), DPI (Lutecem Radiopaque GIC Luting and Lining), AmmDent (GI Luting Premium), Prevest DenPro (Crystal Luting I), D-Tech (Lute Glass GIC, Lute Plus Strontium GIC), Prime Dental (Prime Cem Type 1 GIC), Medicept (Xtralute GIC Luting Cement), NeoEndo (NeoCem Type 1 and Type 2 GIC), SafeEndo (Glassylute Restorative Luting GIC), Vincismile (Luting II GIC Luting Cement), Wizdent (Secure Lute, Secure Lute RMGI, Wonder Lute Universal Translucent), Rubydent (Rubyglass L Glass Ionomer Luting Cement) and Iono Lute — covering conventional GIC, strontium-reinforced GIC, RMGIC and self-adhesive resin luting chemistries.

Why Buy Luting Cements from Dentalkart

Every luting cement powder bottle, liquid bottle and capsule is sourced direct from the manufacturer or authorised Indian distributor, ships sealed with original batch and expiry, and reaches 110000+ pincodes across India with COD on most cement SKUs. Pair luting cements with the full dental cements range for the complete restorative workflow from one trusted catalogue serving 50,000+ dentists.

What are luting cements used for?

Luting cements are used to permanently cement indirect restorations — metal and PFM crowns, all-ceramic and zirconia crowns, fixed partial dentures (bridges), inlays, onlays, cast posts, prefabricated posts and orthodontic bands — to the prepared tooth. The cement fills the gap, develops retention, seals the margin and (for fluoride-releasing chemistries) provides ongoing cariostatic protection.

What is the difference between Type I GIC and RMGIC luting cement?

The difference is the resin component. Type I conventional GIC (Ketac Cem, GC Gold Label 1) cures by acid-base reaction only — long working time, fluoride release, lower bond strength. RMGIC (Shofu Hy-Bond Resiglass, VOCO Meron Plus) adds a resin photoinitiator for higher bond strength, faster command-cure of the coronal portion and lower solubility while retaining fluoride release.

Which luting cement is best for zirconia and all-ceramic crowns?

The best luting cement for zirconia and all-ceramic crowns is a self-adhesive dual-cure resin cement such as 3M ESPE RelyX U200. Self-adhesive resin bonds zirconia, lithium disilicate, PFM and metal substrates without a separate etch-and-bond step, dual-cures under thin or opaque restorations, and delivers higher retention than GIC on tapered or short preparations.

How do I mix conventional GIC luting cement correctly?

Mix conventional GIC luting cement on a cold dry glass slab or paper pad strictly to the manufacturer's powder-to-liquid ratio — usually one level scoop of powder to one drop of liquid. Incorporate powder in two halves over 20–30 seconds. Over-watering reduces strength and increases solubility, so never thin the mix with extra liquid to improve flow.

Are the luting cements on Dentalkart genuine and CDSCO-compliant?

Yes, every luting cement on Dentalkart is genuine and CDSCO-compliant. All 3M ESPE, GC, Shofu, Tokuyama, VOCO, DPI, Prevest DenPro, AmmDent and Medicept luting cements ship in sealed primary packaging with original batch number and expiry printed on every powder bottle, liquid bottle and capsule.