National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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Luting material that will bond to enamel are

  1. Zinc oxide eugenol & Resin

  2. Polycarboxylate & GI

  3. Calcium hydroxide & Silicate cement

  4. Composite & Amalgam

The correct answer is: Polycarboxylate & GI

Polycarboxylate and GI (glass ionomer) are the only luting materials that will bond to enamel. Zinc oxide eugenol and resin are not luting materials. Zinc oxide eugenol is a temporary cement and does not have the ability to bond to enamel. Resin is used for permanent restorations and is not a luting material. Calcium hydroxide and silicate cement are also not luting materials and are typically used for other purposes such as pulp capping and core buildups. Composite and amalgam are restorative materials and do not have the adhesive properties needed for luting. Therefore, the correct answer is B.