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.
Entry Term(s)
Zinc Polycarboxylate Cement
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Acrylates (1966-1971)
Dental Cements (1971)
Zinc (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note
1991; see DENTAL CEMENTS 1982-1990; see ACRYLIC RESINS 1977-1981; see ACRYLATES 1975-1976
History Note
1991(1972); use DENTAL CEMENTS 1982-1990; use ACRYLIC RESINS 1977-1981; use ACRYLATES 1975-1976
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.
