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.
Entry Term(s)
Zinc Polycarboxylate Cement
Previous Indexing
Acrylates (1966-1971)
Dental Cements (1971)
Zinc (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under DENTAL CEMENTS 1982-90; was see under ACRYLIC RESINS 1977-81; was see under ACRYLATES 1975-76
History Note
91(72); was see under DENTAL CEMENTS 1982-90; was see under ACRYLIC RESINS 1977-81; was see under ACRYLATES 1975-76
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.
