The preferred cement to use when cementing a temporary aluminum crown is

polycarboxylate cement.
glass ionomer cement
zinc oxide eugenol cement.
zinc phosphate cement.


zinc oxide eugenol cement.

Rationale: zinc oxide eugenol cement-this cement is the weakest cement of the four listed and can be removed easily while providing eugenol to soothe dental tissues.

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