B4 Flashcards
State the classification of dental ceramics
A) Uses or indications ( anterior & posterior crown , veneer , post and core fixed dental prosthesis , ceramic stain , glaze )
B) Composition
C) Principal crystal phase and /or matrix phase ( silica glass , alumina / zirconia and zirconia )
D) Processing method ( casting , sintering , partial sintering & glass infiltration )
E) Firing temperature ( ultra low fusing , low fusing , medium fusing and high fusing )
F) microstructure ( amorphous glass , crystalline , crystalline particle in a glass matrix )
G) Translucency ( opaque , translucent , transparent )
H) Fracture resistance (low , medium , high )
I) Abrasiveness ( Comparison relative tooth enamel against tooth enamel )
Describe about the composition of dental ceramics
- Nonmetallic , inorganic structures , primarily containing compounds of O2 with one or more metallic or semi metallic elements ( aluminium , boron , calcium , cerium , lithium , magnesium , phosphorus , potassium , silicon , sodium )
- contain a crystal phase and silicate phase. These structures characterised by chains of (SiO4)4 - tetrahedra in which Si4+ cations are positioned at the centre of each tetrahedron with O - anions at each of the four corners.
- SiO4 tetrahedra are linked by sharing their corners. They are arranged as linked chains of tetrahedra , each of which contains two O2 atoms for every silicon atom.
Molecules with one oxygen atom ( such as Na2O , K2O or CaO ) useful in ( …………) as fluxes , may acts as (……)
Molecules with one oxygen atom ( such as Na2O , K2O or CaO ) useful in ( dental porcelain ) as fluxes , may acts as ( opacifiers )
Molecules that contains 3 oxygen atoms for every 2 other atom ( such as Al2O3) are used as (……..) They also added as crack blockers or toughening crystals.
Molecules that contains 3 oxygen atoms for every 2 other atom ( such as Al2O3) are used as ( stabilisers) They also added as crack blockers or toughening crystals
Explain about the Zirconia Ceramics
- Major dental importance because of its high fracture toughness.
- Pure ZrO2 is not useful because cracks occur during sintering as a result of transformation from the tetragonal to monoclinic phase.
- Transformation can be fully or partially suppressed by the addition of certain oxides such as MgO, Y2O3 , CaO or CeO
- Zirconia ceramic materials for dental prostheses are based on tetragonal zirconia particles ( TZP) that are fully stabilised with Yttria ( Y2O3)
(……….) 2370C
Monoclinic —————> Tetragonal ————-> (……….)
(1170C) 2370C
Monoclinic —————> Tetragonal ————-> (Cubic)
Explain the method for strengthening ceramic ( minimising the effect of stress concentration )
- Stress concentration geometry at the tip of each surface flaw can increase the localised stress to extremely high levels even though a relatively low average stress exits throughout the bulk of structure.
- Induced tensile stress > nominal strength of material structure the bonds at the notch tip rupture —-> crack
Condition producing stress concentration
1) folds of the platinum or gold foil substances that become embedded in the porcelain leave notches that acts as stress raiser
2) Sharp line angles in the preparations also create areas of stress concentration in the restoration
3) poor framework design of metal ceramic Pontic
4) Large changes in porcelain thickness , a factor that is also determined by tooth preparation
5) Occlusion is not adjusted properly on a porcelain surface , contact points rather than contact areas will greatly increase the localise stresses in the porcelain surface as well as within the internal surface of the crown
Explain the method for strengthening ceramics ( development of residual compressive stress )
- process of cooling to room temperature offers the opportunity to take advantages of mismatches in coefficients of thermal contraction of adjacent materials in ceramic structure.
- self glazed surface layer can also set up compressive stress on cooling
Explain the method for strengthening ceramics ( minimising the number of firing cycles )
- porcelain firing procedure is to densely sinter the particles of powder together produce relatively smooth , glassy layer ( glaze ) on the surface.
- This increases the concentration of crystalline leucite in the porcelains designed for fabrication of metal ceramic restoration.
- Changes in leucite content caused by multiple firing can alter the coefficient of thermal concentration of some porcelain products
- This increase their coefficient of thermal expansion.
- If the expansion coefficient increases above that , expansion mismatch between the porcelain and the metal can produce stresses during cooling sufficient to cause immediate or delayed crack formation in the porcelain.
Explain the method for strengthening ceramics ( thermal tempering )
- most common for strengthening glasses
- creates residual surface compressive stresses by rapidly cooling the surface of the object while it is hot and in the softened ( molten ) state .
- rapid cooling produces skin of rigid glass surrounding a soft core . As the soft core solidifies , it tend to shrink but the outer skin remain rigid . The pull of solidifying molten core , as it shrinks , creates residual tensile stress in the core and residual compressive stresses within the outer surface.
- Thermal tempering produces a protective region of compressive stress within the surface
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of metal ceramic restoration
Advantages :
A) Resistance to fracture , especially with metal occlusal surfaces , the fractures rate in posterior sites could be reduced further.
B) Less tooth structure need to be removed to provide the proper bulk for the crown.
C) Less wear of antagonist enamel than occurs when enamel is opposed by ceramic surfaces
Disadvantages
A) Potential for metal allergy
B) Not the best esthetic choice for restoring .
Explain the requirement of alloy for metal ceramic restoration
1) They have potential to bond to dental porcelain
2) They exhibit coefficients of thermal contraction compatible with those of dental porcelain.
3) Their solidus temperature is sufficiently high to resists softening during sintering of porcelain.
State the types of metal alloy for metal ceramic restoration
A) High noble and noble alloy
B) Base metal alloy
C) Titanium based alloy
Explain the advantages for high noble and noble alloy in metal restoration
- alloys contain palladium
- Has high melting point
- Improves sag resistance during firing and thermal contraction coefficient is lower than silver , gold and platinum
- helpful in developing lightweight metal ceramic alloys that are compatible with currently used dental ceramic
Ex : Gold- Platinum - Palladium Alloy
: Gold - Palladium Alloy
: Palladium - Gold - Silver Alloys
Give some examples for base metal alloys
A) Ni- Cr
B) Cr- Co
Explain the characteristic of base metal alloys
A)Density of base metal alloy is about half that of gold based alloy , lighter weight
B)High hardness and high strength of these base metal alloys contribute difficulty in sandblasting , difficulty for occlusal adjustment
C) Thickness of oxide layer and wetting of the oxide layer by porcelain similar to noble alloys
D) Thermal contraction differential between base metal alloys and dental porcelains may under certain condition , contribute to high levels of residual tensile stress in porcelain and induce transient cracking of porcelain or delayed failure
Explain the characteristics of titanium base alloys
- pure titanium undergoes phase transformation at 882 C
- For CP Ti metal and alpha-beta titanium alloy , the firing temperature for porcelain sintering must be performed well below that temperature to prevent any phase transformation that may alter metal properties upon cooling
- so low fusing fusing ceramics should be used
Explain the composition of ceramics
- Silica ( SiO2) network , potash feldspar , soda feldspar or both .
- Pigments , opacifiers & glasses are added to control fusion temperature , sintering temperature , coefficient of thermal contraction and solubility
- Pigments are added to produce the hues of natural teeth or the colour appearance of tooth coloured restorative materials that may exist in adjacent teeth
Explain the factor affecting metal ceramic bonding
1) Mechanical interlocking or interatomic bonding at the interface between porcelain and the metal oxide
3) Type and magnitude of residual stress in veneering ceramics
Explain the types of metal ceramics bond failure
1) Cohesive failure : Porcelain - porcelain , metal-metal , oxide - oxide
2) Adhesive failure : Porcelain - oxide , metal -oxide , metal - porcelain
3) Mixed failure : combination of types of failure
List the 4 types of veneering ceramics
1) Ultralow and low fusing ceramics ( feldspar based porcelain , nephelometer syenite based porcelain and apatite based porcelain)
2) Low fusing specialty ceramics ( shoulder porcelains and wash coat ceramics )
3) Ceramic stains
4) Ceramic glazes ( auto glaze and overglaze)
(………….) is the main glass forming structure used in all dental veneering ceramics
( Silica [SiO2] ) is the main glass forming structure used in all dental veneering ceramics
Describe the procedure involved in fabrication of metal-ceramic restoration
1) Porcelain condensation
- may be accomplished by 3 methods : vibration , spatulation or brush technique
- usually the porcelain is layered to be larger than the desired prosthesis to accommodate for shrinkage during sintering
2) Sintering procedure
- to sinter the powder particles together
- leads to changes in leucite content of the porcelains which affects the COTE of the porcelain
- condensed porcelain mass is placed into furnace & firing cycle is initiated
- as porcelain particles bond together , the structure shrinks and densifies
3) Cooling
4) Glazing
- to obtain a smooth surface that stimulate a natural tooth surface
- 2 methods : auto glazing or add-on glazing
- add on glazing : a layer of glaze is added & fired
- auto glazing : rapid heating of the porcelain up to fusion temperature for 1-2 min to melt the surface particles ( preferred method )
Describe the methods of condensing porcelain
1) Vibration technique
- mild vibration is used to pack the wet powder onto the metal coping
- excess water is bottled away w/ tissue & condensation occurs towards the bottled area
2) Spatulation technique
- small spatula is used to apply & smooth the wet porcelain
- smoothing actions brings excess water to the surface where it is removed
3) Brush technique
- Dry powder is placed by a brush to the side opposite from an increment of wet porcelain
- as the water is drawn towards & absorbed by the dry porcelain , the wet particles get pulled tgt
Welding is the process (…………….) through application of heat pressure or both ( ………. ) to produce a localised union across an interface between the parts.
Welding is the process (fusing 2 or more metal parts )through application of heat pressure or both ( without filler metal ) to produce a localised union across an interface between the parts.
Explain the technical consideration for welding
- welding is done by passing electric current through the pieces to be joined
- these pieces are simultaneously pressed together. The resistance of the metal to flow of current causes intense localised heating and fusion of the metal.
- The combination heat and pressure fuses the metals into a single piece.
- These called electric spot welding apparatus hence called as spot welding
Explain the types of welding
1) Cold welding
- process of plastically deforming a metal ( room temp )
: Gold foil filling
2) Hot welding
: use heat of sufficient intensity to melt the metals being joined
3) Spot welding
: involves both heat and pressure
: joining orthodontics component