A Practical Clinical Guide to Resin Cements

Michelle C. Sunico-Segarra, DDM, MOH, FADI, FICD, FPFA, is a Professor at the University of the Philippines Manila College of Dentistry. Professor Sunico-Segarra has had an accomplished career that has included almost 20 years of university-level teaching. She has held important administrative positions at the College and has chaired significant local, national and international scientific conventions. She is an award-winning faculty member in teaching and research and the author of several research and clinical articles in peer-reviewed national and international scientific journals. Since January 2010, Professor Sunico-Segarra has been Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of the Philippine Dental Association. She is also the author of interactive learning/teaching aids and is an experienced and sought-after resource speaker at local, national and regional scientific meetings. Armin G. Segarra, DMD, is Assistant Professor in Clinical Operative Dentistry and Clinical Fixed Partial Prosthodontics at the University of the Philippines Manila College of Dentistry. Dr. Segarra is responsible for the clinical supervision of patients in restorative treatment, fixed partial prostheses, comprehensive treatment planning, and clinical case presentations of adult patients. He has previously chaired the Committee on Continuing Dental Education at the University's College of Dentistry and been a visiting researcher at the Department of Restorative Sciences Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Dr. Segarra is a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the International College of Dentists.

The Evolution of Cements Used for Indirect Restorations... From luting to bonding.- Factors Affecting the Clinical Performance of Resin Cements.- Classification of Resin Cements: The Etch and Rinse Resin Cements.- The Self-Etch or Non-Rinse Resin Cements.- The Self-Adhesive Resin Cements.- Summary: Choosing the right cement. Cementation Procedures: Cementation of Ceramic and Composite Inlays.- Cementation of Veneers.- Cementation of Ceramic and Composite Crowns and Bridges.- Cementation of Porcelain-Fused-to Metal and All Metal Crowns and Bridges.