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Descriptor English:

Zinc Phosphate Cement

Descriptor Spanish:

Cemento de Fosfato de Zinc

Descriptor Portuguese:

Cimento de Fosfato de Zinco

Synonyms English:

Cement, Zinc Phosphate

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Definition English:

A material used for cementation of inlays, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances and occasionally as a temporary restoration. It is prepared by mixing zinc oxide and magnesium oxide powders with a liquid consisting principally of phosphoric acid, water, and buffers. (From Bouchers' Clinical Dental Terminology, 3d ed)

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Record Number:

15431

Unique Identifier:

D015036

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