Glass Ionomer Cements

**Definition:** A polymer obtained by reacting polyacrylic acid with a special anion-leachable glass (alumino-silicate). The resulting cement is more durable and tougher than others in that the materials comprising the polymer backbone do not leach out.

**Tree numbers:** - D25.339.291.402 - J01.637.051.339.291.402

**Synonyms:** - Glass Ionomer Cement - Polyalkenoate Cement - Glass Polyalkenoate Cement - Glass-Ionomer Cement - Glass Polyalkenoate Cements - Polyalkenoate Cements