Dental Materials • NEET MDS
Zinc phosphate = gold standard luting strongest compressive strength.
GIC = fluoride release chemical bond least soluble water based.
Resin cement = best with all-ceramic restorations.
ZOE = most biocompatible least irritating weakest cement.
Polycarboxylate = chemical adhesion mild pulp response.
Zinc silicophosphate = combined ZPC and silicate properties.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Dental Cements concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.