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ArticleJournal of clinical and experimental dentistry2025

Do preheated composite resins provide better cementation results for indirect restorations? A Systematic Review.

João Paulo do Vale Souza, Lucas Tavares Piacenza, José Vitor Quinelli Mazaro, André Luíz de Melo Moreno, Nathaly Vilene de Araújo Moreno, Daniela Micheline Dos Santos, Marcelo Coelho Goiato

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João Paulo do Vale SouzaDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP).
Lucas Tavares PiacenzaDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP).
José Vitor Quinelli MazaroDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP).
André Luíz de Melo MorenoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP).
Nathaly Vilene de Araújo MorenoCourses for Dentistry (Instituto de Excelência em Ensino e Pesquisa), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
Daniela Micheline Dos SantosDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP).
Marcelo Coelho GoiatoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University (UNESP).

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Abstract

Background: The article addresses the use of preheated composite resins as cementation agents in indirect restorations, highlighting the importance of these materials in the adhesion between the restoration and the dental substrate. Cementation agents are crucial for the overall strength of restorations, and research indicates that resins with higher inorganic filler content may enhance the strength of ceramic restorations. Material and Methods: The study was conducted as a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, and analyzed bond strength, physicochemical properties, and color variations. After a search in various databases, nine studies were included in the analysis. Results: The results suggest that while preheated composites may have some advantages, their mechanical properties and the thickness of the cementation layer are not superior to those of traditional resin cements. Conclusions: The article concludes that the adoption of these composites as cementation agents results in modest improvements, and caution is needed when considering their clinical application.

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