In orthodontics, wires with a low load deflection rate are typically preferred for areas requiring large tooth movements because they provide a more constant force as the tooth moves and the appliance is deactivated. This constant force is beneficial for controlling the rate of tooth movement.

An excessive amount of amine initiator can lead to a faster reaction rate and a decrease in the depth of cure, as the light may not be able to penetrate deep enough into the material to activate the entire polymerization process.

Zinc polycarboxylate cement is a water-based cement.

GIC has a thermal expansion coefficient of 13-16 PPM/°C which is quite close to the values of dentin (8-11 PPM/°C). This similarity helps in reducing marginal leakage.

Sodium chloride is an accelerator up to about 2% of the hemihydrates, but at a higher concentration, it acts as a retarder. Sodium sulphate has its maximum acceleration effect at approximately 3.4%; at greater concentrations, it becomes a retarder.
 
The most commonly used accelerator is potassium sulphate. It is particularly effective in concentrations higher than 2% since the reaction product. which seems to be syngenite (K,Ca[SO4].H1O) crystallizes rapidly. Many soluble sulphates act as accelerators, whereas powdered gypsum (calcium sulphate dehydrate) accelerates the setting rate, because the
particles act as nuclei of crystallization.

 Citrates. acetates and borates generally retard the reaction.