Dental Cements Overview
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What is the composition of the powder in polymer-reinforced cement?

  • 50% ZnO, 50% PMMA
  • 80% PMMA, 20% ZnO
  • 80% ZnO, 20% PMMA (correct)
  • 100% ZnO
  • What is the composition of the liquid in polymer-reinforced cement?

  • 90% eugenol oil, 10% polystyrene (correct)
  • 90% polystyrene, 10% eugenol oil
  • 100% polystyrene
  • 100% eugenol oil
  • What is the compressive strength of EBA cement?

  • 85 MPa (correct)
  • 38 MPa
  • 100 MPa
  • 50 MPa
  • What is the purpose of using zinc oxide non-eugenol cements for cementation of temporary restorations on teeth that will receive final ceramic restorations?

    <p>To ensure that the tooth surface will not contain any eugenol, which would inhibit the polymerization of the resin cements during final cementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding resin and copolymers to the powder of EBA cement?

    <p>To decrease the brittleness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a use of zinc oxide non-eugenol cements?

    <p>Cementation of temporary restorations on teeth that will receive final ceramic restorations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the setting time of rapid set ZnO/E cement reduced?

    <p>By modifying the powder particle size and shape, increasing the recommended P/L ratio, and increasing the amount of accelerators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between polymer-reinforced cement and EBA cement?

    <p>Polymer-reinforced cement contains ZnO and PMMA, while EBA cement contains ZnO, alumina, and resin &amp; copolymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a use of both polymer-reinforced cement and EBA cement?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding polystyrene to the liquid component of polymer-reinforced cement?

    <p>To increase the compressive strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between polymer-reinforced cement and zinc oxide non-eugenol cements?

    <p>Zinc oxide non-eugenol cements are used for patients sensitive to eugenol, while polymer-reinforced cement is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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