Chemicals and Drugs

Polycarboxylate Cement

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 luting agent.

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Abstract

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 luting agent.

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  • Cement, Polycarboxylate
  • Cements, Polycarboxylate
  • Polycarboxylate Cements
  • Zinc Polycarboxylate Cement
  • Cement, Zinc Polycarboxylate
  • Cements, Zinc Polycarboxylate
  • Polycarboxylate Cement, Zinc
  • Polycarboxylate Cements, Zinc
  • Zinc Polycarboxylate Cements

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

1991(1972); use DENTAL CEMENTS 1982-1990; use ACRYLIC RESINS 1977-1981; use ACRYLATES 1975-1976

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Previous Indexing

  • Acrylates (1966-1971)
  • Dental Cements (1971)
  • Zinc (1966-1971)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Polycarboxylate Cement. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011076. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011076
  2. Polycarboxylate Cement. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69503254