material Strength Solubility Acidity positives X-ray

Zinc phosphate high strength Low soluble High thermal and Radiopa
cement acidity electrical que
Reduce protection
with time
become
neutral

Silicophosphate More soluble anti cariogenic More

than Zinc transluc
cement
phosphate ent than
Zinc
phosph
ate
Zinc oxide Low strength High soluble Neutral *Therma Radiopa
eugenol cement protection que
* sedative
effect
Zinc high strength more than less chemical Radiopa
polycarboxylat zinc irritant adhesion que
phosphate than Zinc
e cement phosphat
e
Glass ionomer greater than Lower than Chemical bond Transluc
cement zinc Zinc anti cariogenic ent
phosphate phosphate effect
Resin cement insoluble  Higher
mechanical
properties
low
polymerization
shrinkage
 Low
coefficient of
thermal
expansion.
anti cariogenic
agent.