use as dental cement...(i.e., helping to prevent caries). The ability to bond chemically to tooth structure is desirable, although mechanical retention is usually sufficient. The major ceramic dental cement systems are zinc phosphate and zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE). Zinc phosphate is typically used for permanent cementation, whereas ZOE is used for temporary cementation. Both can serve as insulating bases to protect...
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