67 devices · GMDN 16705
Zinc polycarboxylate dental cement is a non-sterile material used by dental professionals for luting crowns, bridges, or orthodontic bands, as well as for lining or basing cavities and as a direct restorative material. Its setting reaction occurs when zinc oxide powder mixes with an aqueous polycarboxylic acid solution, forming a hardened bond that adheres to tooth structure and metal or ceramic restorations.
This category of device is intended for single-use professional application and is not designed for reuse after placement. Regulation of these products focuses on their composition, performance, and biocompatibility as dental materials, with classification and supply requirements determined by jurisdictional medical device frameworks based on their intended use and risk profile.
This category summary is AI-generated from the GMDN nomenclature and has not been verified by a human reviewer.