Is It Necessary to Photoactivate the Adhesive System Inside Ceramic Laminate Veneers in a Luting Procedure?

Role of adhesive systems on the luting interface’s thickness of ceramic laminate veneers

“…1 Therefore, ceramic laminate veneers associated with adhesive luting procedures are considered a satisfactory alternative since it allows minimum preparation during the treatment. 2,3,4 Ceramic veneer restorations reproduce polychromatism, translucency, and texture, resulting in a natural and harmonious smile. 5,6 The use of dental adhesives and light-cured resin cements is a satisfactory choice for luting ceramic veneers and promoting retention and resistance Declaration of Interests: The authors certify that they have no commercial or associative interest that represents a conflict of interest in connection with the manuscript.…”

“…to fracture, 2, 3,7,8,9,10,11 besides the esthetic quality of the restorations. 12,13 The bonding effectiveness of luting materials is influenced by several factors related to the material itself, such as monomer composition, filler content, 14,15 and thickness and/or opacity of the ceramic restoration.…”

“…12,13 The bonding effectiveness of luting materials is influenced by several factors related to the material itself, such as monomer composition, filler content, 14,15 and thickness and/or opacity of the ceramic restoration. 2,3 These could interfere with the efficiency of light-activated luting resin materials and directly affect the polymerization process. 2,3,13,16 Adhesive system formulations have been constantly improved to simplify the clinical performance reducing application time.…”

“…2,3 These could interfere with the efficiency of light-activated luting resin materials and directly affect the polymerization process. 2,3,13,16 Adhesive system formulations have been constantly improved to simplify the clinical performance reducing application time. Universal adhesive systems are characterized as a multi-mode adhesive system containing silane and 10-MDP, which are compounds that can improve the bond strength between the ceramic and dental substrate.…”

“…18,19 During the luting procedure, the requirement of prior photoactivation of dental adhesive on the enamel substrate and inside the ceramic laminate is unclear. 2,3,20 In some situations, it could be performed concomitantly with the activation of the resin cement. 21 The appropriate photoactivation of the materials used in the luting procedure is an essential step for esthetic and mechanical longevity of ceramic laminate restorations.…”