Dental materials

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chemical compound

transparent thermoplastic, commonly called acrylic

treatments to restore function, integrity, and morphology of teeth

polysaccharide found in brown algae

metal alloy of nickel and titanium, where the two elements are present in roughly equal atomic percentages

chemical compound

material used in dentistry for direct restorative procedures in the tooth

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substance used to fill cavities in teeth

material used in dentistry as a filling material and luting cement

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dental

Olaflur (INN, or amine fluoride 297) is a fluoride-containing substance that is an ingredient of toothpastes and solutions for the prevention of dental caries. It has been in use since 1966. Especially in combination with dectaflur, it is also used in the form of gels for the treatment of early stages of caries, sensitive teeth, and by dentists for the refluoridation of damaged tooth enamel.

materials used to bond teeth or materials to teeth

tool used in dentistry, e.g. to examine, manipulate, restore or remove teeth

type of material used in dentistry

specially fabricated substances designed for use in dentistry

Polynoxylin (trade name Anaflex in Egypt) is an antiseptic for local treatment of the skin and the mouth. It is a formaldehyde releasing antimicrobial polymer.

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dental cement

Dectaflur (INN) is a fluoride-containing substance used for the prevention and treatment of dental caries, sensitive teeth, and the refluoridation of damaged tooth enamel, typically in combination with olaflur.