title: Rapid mixing of zinc phosphate cement for fixed prosthodontic procedures.
abstract: This study was done to determine the efficacy of rapidly mixing zinc phosphate cement in conjunction with fixed prosthodontic procedures. Properties measured included rate of pH change and temperature increase, film thickness, and setting time. The rapid mix technique in conjunction with the frozen glass slab resulted in a faster elevation of the pH but slightly greater temperature rise and film thickness. As was expected, the rapid mixing procedure resulted in an increased working time but decreased setting. On the basis of this study, it appears that the rapid mixing technique in conjunction with a frozen glass slab is an acceptable technique for preparing zinc phosphate cement for fixed prosthodontic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, King Saud University, School of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Z A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Fakiha
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Mueninghoff
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leinfelder
mesh_terms: D002484:Cementation / Q000379:methods*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005615:Freezing; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008422:Materials Testing; D011208:Powders; D012996:Solutions; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014783:Viscosity; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D011208:Powders; D012996:Solutions; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement