For operative dentistry, zinc phosphate cement is used

as an alternative to a cavity liner.
to cement temporary crowns.
as a periodontal dressing.
to cement permanent restorations.


to cement permanent restorations.

Rationale: to cement permanent restorations – Zinc phosphate can be used to cement permanent crowns and is mixed on a cool glass slab. It is never used as a liner because of the irritation of phosphoric acid to the pulp and is not intended as a periodontal dressing.

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