Hydrogel is a polymer that carries a high content of water and at the same time is not soluble in water. As a polymer, the substance consists of macromolecules in a three-dimensional network that swell in contact with a solvent while still maintaining cohesion. Hydrogel plays a role in medical technology for wound dressings, lenses … Hydrogel: Applications & Health Benefits
Biocompatibility means the compatibility of artificial materials in direct contact with the human organism and the resistance of materials in the biological environment. These material properties are particularly important for implant dentistry. Lack of biocompatibility can provoke implant rejection. What is biocompatibility? Biocompatibility means the compatibility of artificial materials in direct contact with the human … Biocompatibility: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Cement plays a major role in dentistry as a luting and filling material. Very different materials are used for this purpose. The most commonly used dental cement to date is made of zinc phosphate. What is cement? The use of cement in dentistry guarantees full functionality of the dentition even with destroyed teeth and in … Cement: Applications & Health Benefits
