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Polycarboxylate Cement
Medical Definition: | Water-soluble low-molecular-weight polymers of acrylic or methacrylic acid that form solid, insoluble products when mixed with specially prepared ZnO powder. The resulting cement adheres to dental enamel and is also used as a luting agent. |
Guide Notes: | a dent cement; D25-26 qualif |
Also Called: | Zinc Polycarboxylate Cement |
Previously Indexed: | Acrylates (1966-1971),Dental Cements (1971),Zinc (1966-1971) |
Polycarboxylate Cement Medical Definitions and Terms
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