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Glass Ionomer Cements

Medical Definition: A polymer obtained by reacting polyacrylic acid with a special anion-leachable glass (alumino-silicate). The resulting cement is more durable and tougher than others in that the materials comprising the polymer backbone do not leach out.
Guide Notes: dent cements; D25-26 qualif
Previously Indexed: Cementation (1966-1971),Dental Cements (1972-1979)

Glass Ionomer Cements Medical Definitions and Terms

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