Glass Ionomer Cement (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute

Glass Ionomer Cement

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Glass ionomer cement powder can be mixed with a liquid by hand without the use of special equipment and the material does not need to be illuminated with a lamp to harden. This is a great advantage in remote areas without electricity like in Africa, China or South America.

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(Credit: Ola Jakup Joensen, NBI)

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(Credit: Ola Jakup Joensen, NBI)

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