2015 paper Flashcards
Why is non setting calcium hydroxide an ideal inter appoinment medicament
pH = 12.5 - contributes to antimicrobial activity
Effective in removing tissue debris
Adhere directly to dentine rather than restorative material
What is aim of obturation
Traps remaining microorganisms within the root canal
Blocks apical foramina and dentinal tubules and accessory canals#
Prevent passage of micro-organisms and fluid aling root canal
Components of GP
Radiopacifier = (15%)
Zinc Oxide (65%)
Plasticiser (5%)
Reasons for using sealers
Seals between detintal wall and core
Fills voids and irregularities in canals and between GP points
Lubricates during condensation
2 characterstics of biofilm ECM that enable resistance to antimicrobials?
Biofilm impairs diffusion of antimicrobials
Biofilm has adhesive properties which trap antimicrobials and can be destroyed by enzymes
Extracellular DNA and biofilm specific resistance gene
2 bacteria involved in Perio
P.gingivalis
Prevotella intermedia
2 bacteria involved in caries
Streptococcus mutans
Lactobacilli
2 key features that allow carious bacteria to adhere and survive in acidic environment
adhesins
binding proteins - glucan binding protein
sugar modifying factors - fructanase, dextranase
2 systemic diseases related to perio
Diabetes
CVS
Rhemuatoid arthritis
What are ideal thermal properties of acrylic denture base and why
High softening temp - must not distort during ingesitng of hot fluids or cleaning
Thermal expansion same as artifical tooth to avoid internal stresses on cooling during manufracture
Mould liner used in making acrylic denture
Reduces porosity
Easier to carry out de flasking
What is gasous porosity
Shows fine uniform bubbles/ voids in thicker regions
Occurs due to exothermic reaction of polymerisation
Need efficent polymerisation to give high molecular weight polymer
Fast curing leads to gasous porosity
Why do you keep denture in moist environment outside the mouth?
Prevent infection More comfortable in patients mouth For retention If over dried can go brittle Shape can change and no longer fit
What are 2 impression materials used for lower complete dentures?
Alginate
Polyether
Silicone
What is the defnitive name for master impressions
Secondary/definitive impressions
2 factors affecting physical retention
Border seal
Post dam
2 anatomical features used for position of upper posterior border
Hamular notches
Palatine fovea at vibrating line
Border of hard palate
3 anatomical features to include on lowers
Buccal shelf
Residual ridge
Retromolar pad
Maxiallry sinus border
Inferior border
Horizontal line for OPT parallel to floor
Frankfort plane