Bonding of tooth coloured restoratives to tooth structure Flashcards
What are the different types of retention?
- Mechanical (micro mechanical and undercut)
- Chemical
When is macromechanical retention used?
Amalgam
When is micromechanical retention used?
Composite resin and compomer
When is chemical retention used?
Glass ionomer cement
What property do resins need to have to be able to form resin tags?
Good surface wetting
What may pre etch prophylaxis pastes contain?
- pumice
- oil containing
- glycerine containing
- fluoride pastes
n.b. used to be thought should just use pumice if etching, the others leave a layer on top that the etch cannot penetrate (fluoroapitite doesnt etch as well) = old wives tail and recent research has shown that it doesnt matter if the prophylactic paste contains the others = achieve equally good bond
What are the most commonly used etchants used today?
- 36% ortho-phosphoric acid :)
- 10% ortho-phosphoric acid
- 10% maleic acid
- 2.5% nitric acid (n.b. v. strong acid with high pKa = more aggressive even with lower %)
Which is better… etchant liquid or etchant gel?
Doesnt really matter -> Gel = easier to control (viscocity) and can see where it is (colour) & penetrates as far into fissure system as liquid
Which etch patterns can be achieved?
- Intra-prismatic (core)
- Inter-prismatic (peripheral)
- Mixed appearance
Which etch pattern is the best?
It doesnt really matter, both are equally effective in their retention
- its also possible that individual etching different teeth can have peripheral or core loss -> even on the same tooth!
Which etch pattern is this?
Interprismatic
Which etch pattern is this?
Intraprismatic
How far does resin need to infiltrate?
A-prismatic enamel (surface enamel) = 10 micrometers removed
Prismatic (further down) = further 40 micrometers removed from core or periphery
= actually over etch (becuase bonding resin only penetrates 25 micrometers)
What does etching of enamel and application of an unfilled resin achieve?
Reduces microleakage (eliminates marginal staining and reduces secondary caries)
Name two etching technique varibales:
- Enamel etching time
- Washing time
How long is etching time?
Gradually been reduced without adversely affecting bond strength = as low as 15 seconds
How long should we wash the etch off for?
At least as long as the etching time (if havent removed the calcium ions etc. then it will reprecipitate - smooth surface again!)
If an etched surface us contaminated by saliva what needs to happen?
Re-etch for 5 seconds (removes the glyco-proteins that will precipitate onto the surface)
How can we isolate the cavity?
Cotton wool rolls and saliva ejector
Rubber dam
What is the effect on bond strength following enamel being etched with rubber dam?
Superior bonding
(Blocks 100% humidity of patients breath instead only being exposed to air cons 40-45% humidity)
The hydrophobic adhesive resin should be….?
- Thin layer (allowed to penetrate the pores for 20s and then air dried)
- should be cured before composite application
What is the strength of enamel bonding?
30 MPa
What reduces the bond efficacy of enamel bonding?
- Clinical technique (lack of bevel)
- Contamination after etching
- Micro-cracks developing from cavity prep
- Unsupported or fractured enamel margins
What is 1 MPa?
For every mm squared you could hang 1kg attached to the resin before it breaks off
Why is bonding to dentine not as reliable as bonding to enamel?
Difference in composition and structure
What is the composition of enamel and dentine?
Denitne contains X12 more water and >2 X the amount of organic material
How do enamel and dentine differ in structure?
- Enamel = homogenous
- Dentine = heterogeneous (different amounts of hydroxyapatite and collagen on peritubular and intertubular dentine)
What does the smear layer consist of?
Smeared hydroxyapatite crystals in a matrix of partially degrade collagen (due to heat from bur), it may also contain bacteria