An in vitro comparison of zinc phosphate polycarboxylate and glass ionomer cements in the retention of orthodontic bands

The ability to retain the cast restorations or orthodontic band, as the case may be, is among the more favorable properties sought after in a dental luting cement. Zinc phosphate is the most popular material used to cement orthodontic bands today. However, decalcification of enamel immediately surro...

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Main Author: De Leon, Josephine Ann Marie Y.
Other Authors: Mack, Carolyn O., Macasaet, Avelino (Adviser)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
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