CERMET
\sˈɜːmɪt], \sˈɜːmɪt], \s_ˈɜː_m_ɪ_t]\
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Fluoride-releasing restorative materials made by the sintering of metal (usually silver) particles to glass ionomer powder. Glass ionomers are fluoride-releasing cements that are not very durable. Sintering of the metal particles is a means of improving those physical properties that will make the glass ionomer cement more durable.
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