Cements

Dental Cements — Resin, Glass Ionomer, RMGIC, Polycarboxylate, Zinc Oxide Eugenol & Temporary Cements

Dental cements are intraoral luting and restorative materials used to permanently cement crowns, bridges, inlays and posts; restore Class I, II and V cavities; line deep preparations under composite or amalgam; temporarily cement provisionals; and seal endodontic access. Dentalkart stocks the full chemistry range — self-adhesive resin cement, dual-cure resin, resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGIC), conventional glass ionomer, polycarboxylate, zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) and non-eugenol temporary cements — from 3M ESPE RelyX, GC Fuji, Shofu, Ivoclar, FGM, VOCO, Meta, Tokuyama, Prevest DenPro, Pyrax, MAARC, AmmDent, D-Tech, Prime Dental, Waldent, Vincismile and SafeEndo.

Types of Dental Cement

Self-adhesive resin cement (dual-cure)

Self-adhesive resin cement bonds to enamel, dentine and most indirect substrates (zirconia, lithium disilicate, PFM, metal posts) without a separate etch-and-bond step — the workhorse luting cement for crowns and bridges in busy practice. For example, 3M ESPE RelyX U200 and FGM AllCem Core dual-cure resin cement.

Resin-modified glass ionomer luting cement (RMGIC)

Resin-modified glass ionomer luting cement combines fluoride release with resin-bond strength — preferred for metal and PFM crown cementation and post cementation. For example, GC Fuji Plus, Meta Biner LC and Vincismile Topcem RMGIC.

Conventional glass ionomer cement (Type I luting, Type II restorative)

Conventional GIC chemically bonds to dentine and releases fluoride — used for routine crown luting (Type I), Class V and paediatric Class I restorations (Type II) and as a base or liner. For example, Shofu Glasionomer Cement Version 2, 3M ESPE Ketac Universal GIC Intro Kit A3, Tokuyama Tokuso Ionomer Kit, AmmDent GI Luting Premium and Pyrax GIC-I Type 1.

Zinc-reinforced and ceramic-reinforced GIC (alternatives to amalgam)

Zinc-reinforced and ceramic-reinforced glass ionomers deliver higher compressive strength than conventional GIC — used as a posterior amalgam alternative in low-stress occlusal cavities. For example, Shofu Zirconomer Improved, D-Tech Lute Plus strontium GIC and AHL Amalgomer CR Ceramic cermet.

Alkasite restorative cement

Alkasite is a self-cure / dual-cure restorative chemistry that releases hydroxide, calcium and fluoride ions — used as a direct posterior restorative and core build-up. For example, Cention N.

Polycarboxylate cement

Polycarboxylate cement chemically bonds to dentine without releasing acid — kind to pulp, used for crown luting and base under composite. For example, Pyrax Polycarboxylate Cement and Shofu Hy-Bond Polycarboxylate.

Zinc oxide eugenol and non-eugenol temporary cements

Eugenol and non-eugenol ZOE cements luté provisional crowns, dress dry sockets, line deep cavities, and seal endodontic access. Non-eugenol variants are preferred where the final restoration uses resin cement (eugenol inhibits resin polymerisation). For example, Shofu Hy-Bond Temporary Cement Soft, Meta NETC, 3M ESPE RelyX Temp NE, 3M ESPE Cavit G, AmmDent Cavitemp / Tempting, MAARC Ziego, ZiTemp, SafeEndo Smart Temp and Prime Dental Zinc Oxide Eugenol Quick Set.

MTA and bioceramic restorative cements

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and bioceramic cements are used for pulp capping, perforation repair, apexification and retrograde root-end filling. For example, Prevest DenPro MTA Plus Aqua.

When Dental Cements Are Used

• Permanent cementation of crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers and posts
• Temporary cementation of provisional crowns and long-term temporaries
• Class I, II and V restorations (GIC Type II, alkasite)
• Base or liner under composite or amalgam (RMGIC, polycarboxylate)
• Sealing endodontic access cavities between appointments
• Direct and indirect pulp capping (MTA, bioceramic)
• Paediatric ART (atraumatic restorative treatment) restorations
• Pit-and-fissure sealing as a preventive intervention
• Core build-up under indirect restorations (dual-cure resin, alkasite)

How to Choose the Right Cement

1. For zirconia, lithium disilicate and PFM crown cementation pick a self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX U200).
2. For routine metal-crown and post cementation pick a resin-modified GIC luting (GC Fuji Plus) — fluoride release plus respectable bond strength.
3. For Class V, ART and paediatric restorations pick a conventional GIC Type II (Ketac Universal, Shofu Glasionomer V2).
4. For posterior amalgam-replacement restorations pick a zinc-reinforced GIC (Shofu Zirconomer) or alkasite (Cention N).
5. For provisional crown cementation pick a non-eugenol temporary cement (RelyX Temp NE, Meta NETC) if the final cementation will use resin.
6. For pulp capping and perforation repair pick an MTA / bioceramic (Prevest MTA Plus Aqua) — never a ZOE or GIC.

Dental Cement Brands at Dentalkart

Dentalkart's cement range covers 3M ESPE (RelyX U200, RelyX Temp NE, Cavit G, Ketac Universal GIC), GC (Fuji Plus), Shofu (Glasionomer Cement V2, Zirconomer Improved, Hy-Bond Polycarboxylate, Hy-Bond Temporary), Ivoclar Vivadent (Cention N alkasite), FGM (AllCem Core dual-cure resin), VOCO (Ionoseal), Meta (Biner LC RMGIC, NETC non-eugenol), Tokuyama (Tokuso Ionomer Kit), Prevest DenPro (MTA Plus Aqua), Pyrax (Polycarboxylate, GIC-I Type 1), MAARC (Ziego reinforced intermediate filling), AmmDent (GI Luting Premium, Zinogen, Cavitemp, Tempting), D-Tech (Restore Glass, Lute Plus strontium GIC), Prime Dental (TMP-RS, ZOE Quick Set, RC Soft), Waldent (Glasseal), Vincismile (Luting II, Filling I, Topcem RMGIC), SafeEndo (Glassylute, Smart Temp), Wizdent (Secure Lute, Secure GI Fill LC), AHL (Amalgomer CR Ceramic), Bio Glass Gold GIC, NeoEndo NeoCem, ZiTemp and Kids E-Restore — covering resin, GIC, RMGIC, polycarboxylate, ZOE, alkasite and MTA chemistries.

Why Buy Dental Cements from Dentalkart

Every cement powder, liquid, capsule and syringe 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 cements with matched adhesives for resin-cement crown bonding from one trusted catalogue serving 50,000+ dentists.

What is dental cement used for?

Dental cement is used to permanently cement crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers and posts; to restore Class I, II and V cavities; to line or base deep preparations under composite or amalgam; to temporarily cement provisional restorations; to seal endodontic access cavities; and for direct pulp capping using MTA or bioceramic cements.

Which dental cement is best for zirconia crowns?

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

What is the difference between GIC and RMGIC luting cement?

The difference is the resin component. Conventional GIC (Type I luting) cures by acid-base reaction only — long working time, lower bond strength, full fluoride release. RMGIC (GC Fuji Plus, Meta Biner LC) adds a resin photoinitiator for higher bond strength, faster set and lower solubility while retaining fluoride release — preferred for crown and post luting.

When should I use a non-eugenol temporary cement?

Use a non-eugenol temporary cement (RelyX Temp NE, Meta NETC, AmmDent Tempting) when the final restoration will be cemented with a resin cement. Eugenol residue inhibits resin polymerisation and reduces final bond strength. For all-ceramic and resin-bonded indirect restorations, always provisionalise with non-eugenol cement.

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

Yes, every dental cement on Dentalkart is genuine and CDSCO-compliant. All 3M ESPE, GC, Shofu, Ivoclar Vivadent, FGM, VOCO, Meta, Tokuyama, Prevest DenPro and Pyrax cements ship in sealed primary packaging with original batch number and expiry printed on every powder bottle, liquid bottle, capsule and syringe.