Which one of the following is a bone cement?
A)Polyethylene
B)Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
C)Silicone
D)Titanium

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Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is bone cement.
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is called a bone cement. It is not a glue. It does not have adhesive properties. It holds the bone and metal together by forming an interlocking network between the irregularities.
Polyethylene, silicone are non-metallic implants.
Titanium is a metallic implant. It contains 90% titanium, 6 % aluminum, 4% vanadium. It is very strong and has corrosive resistance in nature.

Which One of the Following Is a Bone Cement