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The influence of various admixes on the physical properties of a polycarboxylate cement

G Oilo, I E Ruyter

    Journal of Dental Research
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed

    Keywords:
    dental cement additivesaluminum oxide effectscement setting timecomposite material testing

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