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What is the composition of the powder component of glass ionomer?
What is the composition of the powder component of glass ionomer?
- Strontium chloride, barium sulfate, fluoride
- Sodium chloride, potassium nitrate, magnesium oxide
- Calcium fluro alumino silicate glass, silica, alumina, aluminum fluoride, calcium fluoride, sodium fluoride, aluminum phosphate (correct)
- Calcium carbonate, aluminum sulfate, silica
Who introduced the tooth colored material, glass ionomer?
Who introduced the tooth colored material, glass ionomer?
- Lee & Robinson
- Smith & Johnson
- Brown & Miller
- Wilson & Kent (correct)
What is the setting reaction of glass ionomer based on?
What is the setting reaction of glass ionomer based on?
- Precipitation reaction
- Acid base reaction (correct)
- Hydrolysis reaction
- Oxidation reduction reaction
What is the function of tartaric acid in glass ionomer?
What is the function of tartaric acid in glass ionomer?
What is the role of fluoride in the powder component of glass ionomer?
What is the role of fluoride in the powder component of glass ionomer?