Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 120, Issue 1, 43-47
Copyright © 1990 by American Dental Association
Cermet cements
JW McLean
Laboratory of the Government Chemist, England.
Cermet ionomer cements are sintered metal/glass powders, which can be made to react with poly(acids). These new cements are significantly more resistant to abrasion than regular glass ionomer cements and are widely accepted as core build-up materials and lining cements. They can strengthen teeth and provide the clinician with an opportunity to treat early dental caries.