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November 2, 2026

Clinical Case: Self-adhesive re-cementation of a gold crown

Using 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.


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About the Case

A 62-year-old male patient presented with a dislodged gold crown from tooth 16. The tooth was sound with minimal secondary decay. After caries removal the preparation was cleaned and the crown was sandblasted and re-cemented with 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Close-up of three molars with two gold dental fillings and one tooth showing extensive decay and discoloration

Initial situation.

Gloved hands holding a dental crown while using a rotary tool on it

Preparation.

Gloved hands applying white dental material into a tooth model using a syringe with a flexible nozzle

Application of 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement.

Close-up of molar teeth with gold dental crowns and fillings under dental light

Tack-cure of excess cement.

Close-up of molar teeth with gold dental crowns and a white dental material around one crown

Excess clean-up.

Close-up of three molars with gold dental crowns and fillings

Final situation.

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The following products were used

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3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement

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