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Can a glass ionomer cement be used as a restorative material

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Yes.

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Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is a self-adhesive restorative material. [1] Chemically, it is a combination of fluoro-aluminosilicate glass powder and polyacrylic acid liquid. It is a versatile material and has a broad spectrum of uses in restorative and pediatric dentistry.

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