ZINC PHOSPHET CEMENT
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Description
Zinc Phosphate Cement (1 Powder : 1 Liquid Set)
( POWDER : 1 , LIQUID:1.. SET ) is a traditional, high-strength dental luting and base material widely used in restorative dentistry. Manufactured by brands like this set provides a reliable medium for permanent crown and bridge cementation as well as thermal insulating cavity linings.
Key Features & Specifications
Kit Contents: 1 Bottle Powder (typically 30g) + 1 Bottle Liquid (typically 15ml), accompanied by a measuring spoon and mixing pad.
Chemical Composition Powder: Primarily Zinc Oxide (approx 90%) and Magnesium Oxide.
Liquid: Aqueous solution of Phosphoric Acid buffered with Aluminum and Zinc salts.
Physical Properties: High compressive strength, thin film thickness for precise seating of restorations, and low solubility once fully cured.
Biocompatibility: Exothermic reaction during mixing; provides strong mechanical retention to enamel and dentin.
Primary Applications
Permanent Cementation (Luting): Securing metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays.
Orthodontics: Cementing orthodontic bands and appliances.
Cavity Liner / Base: Serving as a protective thermal insulation base under metallic restorations in deep cavities .