Adhesives, sealants, cements, liners, bases, and waxes Flashcards
What is sealant material?
BisGMA-TEGDMA system but no filler
I sealant bonding chemical or mechanical?
Mostly mechanical
What physical feature of enamel provides the majority of retention?
Microtags
Why is the oxygen inhibition layer important to consider when dealing with sealants?
Oxygen interferes with radical polymerization, the surface of VLC materials are often uncured
Adhesive layer has what character?
Has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic character
Describe adhesive failure.
The adhesive fails to hold the composite to the dentin
Describe cohesive failure.
The adhesive holds to the dentin and composite but the adhesive separates from itself
Describe structural failure.
The dentin or composite fails
What is a smear layer?
Ground collagen and HA that is adhered to a surface; this interferes with bonding
What are the 4 traditional steps for dentin bonding?
Etch, prime, adhesive, and restoration
What is the composition of typical dentin etch?
30% H3PO4
What is the primer?
A hydrophobic monomer used to stabilize the dentin. (keeps collagen fibers from collapsing)
Glass-ionomers can be used as what?
Cements and bases
Zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) can be used as what?
Cement, liner, and a base
Calcium hydroxide can be used as what?
Liner and a base