A Comparative Clinical Trial of a Glass Ionomer and a Zinc Phosphate Cement for Securing Orthodontic Bands

Abstract

This is a report of a clinical trial, comparing an experimental glass ionomer luting cement with a zinc phosphate cement for securing orthodontic hands. The comparison was made by using survival analysis techniques. The glass ionomer cement performed significantly better than the zinc phosphate cement.

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