Question 3 · LDEK · Prosthodontic materials

Glass ionomer cements are indicated for a permanent cementation of metal alloy based fixed prostheses because they form chemical bonds with:

  1. A. enamel.
  2. B. dentin.
  3. C. metal.
  4. D. enamel, dentin and metal.
  5. E. enamel and dentin.
Hint

Think about which surfaces the carboxyl groups of polyacrylic acid can chelate: calcium in tooth tissues and oxide layers on alloys.

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