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Page 133

This photograph demonstrates the cementation of a band and loop space maintainer with zinc phosphate cement.

Although this cementing material is still commonly used, more and more dentists now are using glass ionomer cements. Glass ionomer cements have the advantages of fluoride release, excellent handling characteristics, low solubility, and good adhesion.

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