Ask the Editors
Since self-adhesive resin cements can self-cure, is it necessary to light cure them?
Some self-adhesive resin cements do have improved properties when light activated (dual-cured).
Table. Flexural strength (MPa) of self-cured and dual-cured, self-adhesive resin cements.
Cement | Dual- cured |
Self- cured |
|
Maxcem (Kerr) |
49 | 55 | |
Multilink Sprint (Ivoclar Vivadent) |
104 | 97 | |
RelyX Unicem (3M ESPE) |
65 | 44 |