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Which of the following cements is mixed only on a cool glass slab? - correct answer ✔✔ Zinc
phosphate cement
What permanent cement bonds to tooth structure, releases fluoride to underlying dentin, and is
often marketed with resin as reinforcement? - correct answer ✔✔ Glass ionomer cement
Which of the following is a component of composite resin cement? - correct answer ✔✔
Coupling agent
Based on your knowledge of radiography (hint!) and the fact that the liquid component of
polycarboxylate cement bonds to calcium, to which material does the cement bond best? -
correct answer ✔✔ Enamel
Glass ionomer cements are available with resin to strengthen the material and permit curing
light initiation of their setting. - correct answer ✔✔ True
The term exothermic refers to a chemical reaction that releases what? - correct answer ✔✔
Heat
What designation has the ADA given to a cement used for luting? - correct answer ✔✔ Type I
What designation has the ADA given to a cement used for a base beneath a restoration? -
correct answer ✔✔ Type III