{"id":12129,"date":"2020-04-23T07:02:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T06:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/?page_id=12129"},"modified":"2024-11-23T22:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T21:01:10","slug":"dental-glue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/en\/restorative-dentistry\/dental-glue\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Glue and Cement Can Repair Fillings, Crowns & Broken Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is easy to assume that you are never going to encounter a real dental emergency that requires dental glue<\/strong>. After all, you are doing everything that you can to take good care of your teeth: cleaning them twice a day, being careful of what you bite into, flossing regularly and visiting a dentist every now and then.<\/p>

However, you might find yourself in a situation where you have a broken tooth or loose crown or filling and require dental restoration<\/a>. It may be tempting to use regular household glue to try and make the dental repair yourself, but this is definitely not something you should do!<\/p>

There is actually a special kind of dental glue for teeth, which also goes by the name of dental cement or dental adhesive<\/strong>, used by dentists to help restore broken teeth and prevent further damage.<\/p>

So what is dental glue? <\/strong>What is it made of and how does it help with temporary and permanent tooth repair? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>

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What is dental glue?<\/h2>
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Dental cement is what keeps braces fixed to the teeth<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Dental cement, tooth glue, or whatever you choose to call it, is an agent that a dentist uses for securing a tooth restoration, such as a fixed bridge, inlay, onlay, or crown, to your damaged teeth. Tooth cement can also be used to build up the tooth itself, for example to repair a small chip, and it’s the same stuff that’s used in some types of fillings<\/a>.<\/p>

There are various types of dental cement used in the UK – both temporary and permanent – and each material has its own properties which make it suitable different purposes. We’ll discuss these in more detail later.<\/p>

All types of dental adhesive have one purpose in common: to ensure that your carefully crafted dental restorations or appliances stay exactly where they should be; in your mouth. Plus, in the case of temporary dental cement, it should be easy for the dentist to remove it again when needed.<\/p>

Let’s take a brief look at how tooth glue actually works<\/strong>.<\/p>

How does dental cement work?<\/h2>
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Application of glue is vital before placing a crown<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Dental glue uses retention and resistance upon compression to work as an adhesive. In some types of tooth cements<\/strong>, a formation of chemical bonds also occurs. <\/p>

For instance, the force exerted by the compressed dental glue lying just beneath the crown of the tooth is what holds and bonds it together. The chemical bond formed between the glue and the crown provides extra strength and it is less likely to break down compared to glue that does not form bonds.<\/p>

However, because chemically-bonded dental cement is a higher strength, it is harder to remove for repairs or replacement restorations.<\/p>

Stronger dental cement for crowns is a great option for those who continually grind their teeth as it can provide additional stability and longevity to the crowns.<\/p>

Permanent vs temporary dental cement<\/h2>

Dental adhesive is classed according to its application: <\/p>

Type of cement<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Application<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Type I(a)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Fine grains used for luting and cementation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Type I(b)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Medium grain used for orthodontic purposes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Type II<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Used for restorative purposes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Type III<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Used for liners or base applications
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Dental glue for teeth bridges<\/a>, crowns and other restorations can be further classified according to its durability and composition.<\/p>

When it comes to durability, dental cements are simply classed as ‘temporary’ or ‘permanent’.<\/p>

Temporary dental glue<\/h3>

Temporary glue is commonly used to fix crowns and other restorations for a short period of time. A dentist uses temporary crown cement to hold temporary crowns<\/a> in place, or when they wish to observe and assess how your teeth respond to a particular restoration.<\/p>

Temporary tooth adhesive is usually made up of eugenol and zinc oxide powder. It has the following properties:<\/p>