Polyalkeonate Cement

Dental Cement

Question  1. Write a short note on polyalkeonate cement.
Answer:

Polyalkeonate cement is also known as glass ionomer cement alumina silicate polyacrylic acid or dentin substitute or man-made dentin. Polyalkeonate cement is the combination of the powder of silicate cement with the liquids of polycarboxylates, so the term polyalkeonate cement is given.

Question  2. Enumerate permanent luting agents. 
Answer:

Enumeration of Permanent Luting Agents:

• Zinc phosphate cement
• Polycarboxylate cement
• Silicophosphate
• Glass ionomer cement
• Resin.

Question  3. Describe the uses of advantages and disadvantages of Zinc oxide eugenol cement.
Answer:

Advantages of Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement:

• It has higher biocompatibility than other cement.
• It is a good insulator.
• It is a good sealer of the pulp dentin organ.
• It has an antiseptic effect.
• It has a sedative and anti-inflammatory action on the pulp dentin organ.

Disadvantages of Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement:

• The strength is not sufficient enough to resist the forces of mastication.
• It lacks resistance.
• It has a high solubility in the oral cavity.