Enamels Glass-forming substances

Glass-ionomers not only release ions, but are capable of taking them up. Studies have shown that cements exposed to natural saliva take up calcium and phosphate ions, and develop a surface of significantly increased hardness [121]. Also, when used as pit and fissure sealants, they interact with saliva to form a substance with increased content of calcium and phosphate that is considerably more resistant to cutting with a dental drill than the original material. Under these circumstances, the cement had become transformed into a material with enamel-like optical and mechanical properties [122]. This observation is the basis of the development of glass-ionomer type materials with even further enhanced bioactivity, the so-called glass carbomers, which are discussed in Chapter 8. 

Uses Cold cleaner for removing deposits or coatings formed by substances containing grease, oil, and bitumen suitable for cleaning equip, and systems made of steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, chromium-plated components, glass, ceramic, enamel... 

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