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the powder component of poly carboxylate cement is
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mainly zinc oxide
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the liquid component of poly carboxylate cement is
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mainly 40% aques solution of polyacrylic acid
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the main characterstics of poly carboxylate cement are
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-chemical bonding to tooth structure
- biocompatibility with the dental pulp |
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mechanism of bonding of poly carboxylate cement to tooth strucure
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ionic bond with calcium ions of the tooth structure
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biocompatibility of poly carboxylate cement due to
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-rapid neutralization of acid when mixed with the basic powder
-large molecule of the acid -immediate bonding with the tooth |
