RelyX™ Luting and RelyX™ Luting Plus Cement - 3M

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Source: 3M ESPE Laboratory
test data
Source: 3M ESPE Laboratory
test data
Fluoride Release
One of the key features of a glass ionomer-based cement is their sustained fluoride release. It is
generally believed that the release of fluoride ions and uptake into the tooth structure aids in the
reduction of secondary caries 1 , which can be difficult to detect under a crown or bridge. Fluoride
release was measured in-vitro in a buffer solution using a fluoride ion-specific electrode. The chart
shows the sustained release of both RelyX Luting Cement and RelyX Luting Plus Cement in
comparison to the other resin-modified glass ionomers and the conventional glass ionomer
(Ketac Cem Glass Ionomer Luting Cement from 3M ESPE).
µg/g
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7000
6000
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J
B
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BJ
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F F
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1 21 41 61 81 101
Days
121 141 161 181
Figure 10. Cumulative Fluoride Release
Field Evaluation Results
With the introduction of the RelyX Luting Plus cement, a clinical use field evaluation was conducted.
137 dentists cemented a total of 1889 restorations with the RelyX Luting Plus cement.
The observation period was approximately 6 weeks. The dentists completed a questionnaire
regarding their experiences in use and application of the product.
The dentists that participated in the study used a variety of cement types for their routine cementation
including resin cements, resin-modified glass ionomers, conventional glass ionomers, polycarboxylates,
and zinc phosphate.
Figure 11 shows the range and numbers of types of restorations that were placed during the
evaluation.
Other
Provisional stainless steel crowns
Pins or posts
Strengthened-core ceramics
Metal inlays or onlays
Metal-based bridges
Metal-based crowns
Figure 11. Types of Restorations
1 Hicks MJ, Flaitz CM, Quintessence Int. 2000 Sep;31(8): 570-8.
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J
0 300 600 900 1200 1500
Restorations Type
H
J
B
B RelyX Luting Plus
J RelyX Luting
H FujiCEM
F Fuji Plus
Ketac Cem