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What is the primary characteristic of a cement in dentistry?
What is the primary characteristic of a cement in dentistry?
- It travels in a fluid state between surface irregularities before hardening (correct)
- It has high resistance to pressure and wear
- It is mainly used as a luting agent for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments
- It is used for cavity liners and restorative materials
What were the key developments in new cements before 1970?
What were the key developments in new cements before 1970?
- Biocompatibility, esthetics, and marginal leakage
- Esthetics, pulpal histopathology, and marginal leakage
- Biocompatibility, pulpal histopathology, and margianl leakage (correct)
- Biocompatibility, esthetics, and pulpal histopathology
In which situation is it necessary to apply cement to ensure retention before proceeding with restoration using composite?
In which situation is it necessary to apply cement to ensure retention before proceeding with restoration using composite?
- For orthodontic and prosthetic treatments
- As restorative material (temporary) before endodontic treatment
- When the cavity is close to the pulp (correct)
- As cavity liners and bases to protect dental pulp
Which type of cement is mainly used as luting agents for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments?
Which type of cement is mainly used as luting agents for orthodontic and prosthetic treatments?
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What is the main purpose of using cement as a restorative material (temporary) before endodontic treatment?
What is the main purpose of using cement as a restorative material (temporary) before endodontic treatment?
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