CA2 TYS Learning Pts Flashcards
(T/F) Type IV gold alloy has the highest tarnish resistance
False
- type I highest tarnish resistance, type IV lowest
- type IV: extra hard gold alloy, lowest gold %
(T/F) acrylic soft liners are brittle but become soft when soaked in water
True
- soft liners absorbs shock between hard base of denture and gums
- more comfortable
(T/F) passivation is the process of enhancing the titanium oxide layer to increase resistance to ion release and degradation
True
Passivation=> enhance oxide layer to minimise release of metal ions => minimise corrosion/improve corrosion resistance
- via immersion in 40% nitric acid/anodisation for titanium based alloys (implant materials)
(T/F) the benefits of APS are fast setting time, no by-product and high molecular weight
True
- addition polymerise silicones
- notes say it has moderately low mw silicone tho
- from internet: high mw, higher degree of entanglement, more bonding, can absorb more energy b4 failing
(T/F) CPS setting time is 6-10mins and the setting shrinkage is 0.6% after 24 hours
True
(T/F) using amalgam w smaller particles will result in a net contraction
True
- smaller particle size => increased SA, G1 grows faster => increased consumption of mercury => more initial contraction (net contraction)
-smaller particles of silver tin
(T/F) resilient liners can be cleaned w a soft brush and hypochlorites
False
- using soft brush is correct
- but shd not use hypochlorite (bleach)
- to be cleaned w WATER
Topic: resin based materials
(T/F) flux is added to alloy to increase the melting temperature and dissolve oxides that form during casting
False, dosent increase the melting temp (it makes it more fluid so means decrease melting temp?)
Functions of flux:
- prevent O2 in air from contacting hot metal => prevent oxidation
- dissolves oxides that may form when metal heated
- increases fluidity of metal
- minimise porosity
(T/F) cristoballite expands to a greater extent than quartz
True
- cristoballite is a mineral polymorph of silica
- topic: investment materials, silica-bonded investment
(T/F) the thickness of bonding resin/adhesive does not affect bonding strength
False
(T/F) tissue conditioners bond well to metal framework but need to be changed regularly due to intraoral degradation
False
- tissue conditioners = ‘acrylic temporary soft liner’ in dentures
- temporary soft-denture liners that help your gums and soft tissue recover from damage caused by old or poorly-fitting dentures
- formed in situ
- i think why this statement is wrong is cuz it doesnt bond well to metal framework??
(T/F) work hardening for ductile materials such as metals decreases corrosion resistance and increases brittleness
True
- increases: hardness, tensile strength, brittleness
- decreases: ductility, corrosion resistance
(T/F) the amt of silica is proportional to the amt of thermal expansion of the investment
True
- silica is added as a binder
The decrease in creep from low to high-copper content amalgams is due to..
Lower mercury content
(T/F) shape memory is the ability of the alloy to deform to its preheated shape
True
- topic: wrought metal alloys
- shape memory
-> the ability to return to previously manufactured shape, induced thermally (oral temp)
-> deformed when cold, returns to pre-deformed shape when heated
(T/F) elongation is defined as the length over initial length after breakage
True
(T/F) modulus of elasticity is a measure of fracture strength, and is found by taking the stress over the resulting elastic deformation
False
- fracture strength is measured by UTS, MoE measures only elastic region
- MoE = stress/strain
(T/F) ductility is defined as the ability of the metal to be stretched into a wire
True
(T/F) corrosion resistance is influenced by the composition of the alloy and roughness
True
(T/F) work hardening decreases corrosion resistance
True
(T/F) corrosion of amalgam alloys is always good because the products aid in marginal retention
False
- tho corrosion at interface btw tooth & restoration actually forms corrosion products that seal space
- but not ALWAYS good cuz corrosion also causes harm => 1. Wet corrosion: galvanism, short circuit pulp, pain or 2. Mercuorscopic expansion, pushes restoration away from tooth
(T/F) passivation decreases corrosion resistance
False
- increases corrosion resistance
(T/F) using too much wetting agent can cause a poor fitting casting
False
(T/F) inadequate setting expansion can cause a poor fitting casting
True
(T/F) using a sprue with a diameter too wide can cause a poor-fitting casting
False
(T/F) hardness is not affected by the water/powder ratio for investment material
True
- hardness is the resistance to surface deformation/scratches
(T/F) thermal expansion is not affected by water/powder ratio for investment
False
- increase water/powder ratio = decrease thermal expansion
(T/F) setting expansion is not affected by water/powder ratio for investment
False
(T/F) fracture strength is affected by water/powder ratio for investment
True
- increased w/p ratio = decreased strength
- fracture strength: the amt of force it can take b4 permanent deformation
(T/F) lower colour stability is directly related to insufficient polymerisation time
True
- topic: resin based materials
- mostly referring to denture acrylics
- heat cured resins => higher colour stability than autopolymerised resins
(T/F) lower water sorption is directly related to insufficient polymerisation time
false
- topic: resin based materials (denture resins)
- auto-polymerised resins => higher water sorption than heat cured resins => presence of water affects physical & dimensional properties more
- water absorbed preferentially into polymer component of CR (increased resin content = increased sorption)
- if bis-GMA polymerise poorly => more space for water to enter => high water sorption
(T/F) lower volumetric shrinkage is directly related to insufficient polymerisation time
False
- seems to be related to the size of the CR molecule, the larger the molecule, the less shrinkage
- topic: CR
(T/F) higher polymerisation shrinkage stress is directly related to insufficient polymerisation time
False
- Shrinkage stress is the pressure put on the adhesive and surrounding tooth structure during the polymerization process.
- related to the number of bonded surfaces
- topic: CR
(T/F) CoCr has high ductility and is used as a denture base
False
- its used as denture base
- but not ductile
(T/F) silver-palladium is white and has acceptable corrosion resistance
True
- silver-palladium precious alloy issa alternative to dental casting gold alloys
- prolly for cast crowns
(T/F) higher gold content indicates higher ductility
True
(T/F) Zinc polycarboxylate has chemical bonding to tooth structure
True
- topic: zinc cements
- radioopaque cement that can be used to cement crowns, bridges, onlays, inlays
- provides chemical adhesion to tooth structure
(T/F) zinc phosphate has anti-cariogenic properties
False
- lacks anti-cariogenic properties
- is brittle w poor tensile strenght
- no chemical adhesion
- but one of the earliest and universal luting cement w high strength & low film thickness
(T/F) GIC can prevent secondary caries effectively
False
(T/F) ZOE has low solubility
False
- high solubility, eugenol disintegrates cement => thus, used for temporary resto
- but eugenol has sedative effect on pulp! Good
(T/F) ZnOE (provisional cement has high wash out resistance
True
(T/F) ZnOE is easily cleaned out from internal surface of provi shell and tooth surface
True
(T/F) ZnOE provides a good marginal seal to prevent microbial ingress
True
(T/F) ZnOE provides high retention resistance and cohesion
False
- used as temporary cement
- no chemical adhesion + high solubility
(T/F) type I cements effectively prevents secondary caries
False
- type I cements =luting cements
-> small particle size
-> fast set w early resistance to water uptake
-> radioopaque - topic: GIC
- other types of cements
- type 2.1 restorative aesthetic
- type 2.2 restorative reinforced
- type 3 lining or base cement/pit & fissure sealant
(T/F) zinc polycarboxylate adheres chemically to tooth structure
True
(T/F) zinc phosphate is an adequate anticariogenic
False
(T/F) ZOE has limited solubility in oral fluid
False
(T/F) ZOE has high tensile strength and can be used for both temporary and permanent restorations
False, only used for temporary restorations
(T/F) improved ZOE materials serve as a good temporary restoration pending placement of a permanent restoration because they maintain the opposing and adjacent teeth in their respective positions
True
(T/F) improved ZOE materials serve as a good temporary restoration pending placement of a permanent restoration because they have thermal insulation qualities comparable to those of dentine
True
- yep thermal insulation is about same as dentine
- biological properties, aka pH is also least irritating to pulp at 6.6-8
(T/F) improved ZOE materials serve as a good temporary restoration pending placement of a permanent restoration because they have a therapeutic palliative effect on the dental pulp
True
(T/F) improved ZOE materials serve as a good temporary restoration pending placement of a permanent restoration because they have excellent marginal seal
True
(T/F) the addition of ortho-ethoxy benzoic acid to ZOE cement decreases the solubility but increases the strength of the cement
False
- it increases both the strength and solubility of the cement
(T/F) ZOE can be used on a rigid/flexible tray
False
- must use a rigid tray
(T/F) ZOE cannot be used for undercuts
True
(T/F) ZOE has low dimensional stabilty
False
- high dimensional stability as compared to alginate
(T/F) ZOE is thermoreversible
False
(T/F) ZOE has poor detail reproduction
False
(T/F) ZOE is most commonly used as temporary cement because of its better tooth sealing properties
True
(T/F) ZOE impression paste has low viscosity
True
(T/F) ZOE impression paste needs a rigid tray
True
(T/F) CoCr is very hard and this facilitates manual polishing
False
(T/F) CoCr has a high modulus of elasticity and this allows it to have thin clasps
True
(T/F) CoCr is very ductile and this allows for easy manipulation of clasps
False
(T/F) work hardening decreases corrosion resistance and brittleness
False
- increases corrosion resistance and brittleness
Carbon content of CoCr alloys should not exceed..
0.4%
- excess carbide will result in severe brittleness
(T/F) CoCr denture is easy to manipulate and repair
False
(T/F) CoCr dentures cannot be used with denture cleansers
True
- corrosion will occur if used w hypochlorites or other chlorine containing compounds
- oxygenating denture cleaners will stain alloy
-
(T/F) CoCr has high MOE and high scratch resistance, facilitating manual polishing
False
- high MOE
- high hardness, so difficult to polish
(T/F) CoCr has high MOE and demands a high force to elastically deform a wire
True
- more rigid and less likely to deform
- stiffer material will have a higher elastic modulus
(T/F) main reason for fracture of partial denture casts made from CoCr alloy during service is the low yield strength of the alloy
False
- CoCr has high yield strength
Strength of material can be described by the following properties:
1. Proportional limit
- stress above which stress is no longer proportional to strain
2. Elastic limit
- maximum stress a material can withstand before it becomes plastically deformed
3. Yield strength/proof stress
- stress required to produce a given amount of plastic strain
4. Ultimate tensile strength, shear strength, compressive strength, flexural strength: each of which is a measure of stress required to fracture a material
Proportional limit is..
The stress above which stress is no longer proportional to strain
Elastic limit is..
The maximum stress a material can withstand before it becomes plastically deformed
Yield strength/proof stress is..
The stress required to produce a given amount of plastic strain
What does ultimate tensile strength measure?
Stress required to fracture a material
- so does shear strength, compressive strength, flexural strength
(T/F) Carbon is the most critical component of CoCr alloys in which a small change causes a great variation in physical properties?
True
- carbon variations produces pronounced effects on strength, hardness and ductility
- it forms carbides w the metallic constituents
(T/F) in CoCr alloys, cobalt contributes to the passivating effects of the alloy
False
- chromium contributes to the passivating effects of the alloy by forming a ‘passive’ chromium oxide layer over the surface
(T/F) low density of CoCr allows it to be light and good for denture base
True
(T/F) CoCr is easy to maintain and repair
False
- difficult to repair
(T/F) type IV partial denture gold alloy exceeds a base-metal partial denture alloy in hardness
False
- CoCr is very very hard!!
(T/F) type IV partial denture gold alloy exceeds a base-metal partial denture alloy in specific gravity
True
- specific gravity = relative density!
- CoCr is not that dense! Thats why it can be light and used for dentures
(T/F) type IV partial denture gold alloy exceeds a base-metal partial denture alloy in casting shrinkage
False
Casting shrinkage is (for Co-Cr: 2.3%, Ni-Cr: 2.0%, gold: 1.25 +/- 0.1%)
- so casting shrinkage is larger in CoCr than in gold
(T/F) type IV partial denture gold alloy exceeds a base-metal partial denture alloy in fusion temperature
False
(Co-Cr: 1250-1500 deg celcius, gold: 870-950 deg)
- fusion temp for CoCr is higher than for gold
(T/F) type IV partial denture gold alloy exceeds a base-metal partial denture alloy in modulus of elasticity
False
(Co-Cr: 200 X 10^3 N/sq mm, which is twice that of gold)
(T/F) passivating effect CoCr -nickel alloy is due to the formation of chromium carbide
False
- due to formation of chromium oxide
(T/F) gold content decreases from gold I to IV
True
(T/F) ductility decreases from gold I to IV
True
(T/F) MOE decreases from gold I to IV
False
- MOE decreases, the alloy gets stronger
(T/F) type IV gold alloy has the highest tarnish resistance
False
- cuz less gold, so less tarnish resistance
(T/F) localised shrinkage porosity generally occurs at the region of the sprue and the restoration
True
- localised shrinkage porosity is caused by a lack of molten metal during solidification, which occurs when 1. Sprue diameter is too small 2. Investment is not sufficiently heated
- the porosity occurs at the region of the ingot
(T/F) solid solutions: solute in random positions in solvent lattice structure, single phase
True
What are the alternatives to dental casting gold alloys?
- Low gold alloys
- noble metal content is below 60%=> lower tarnish resistance - Silver-palladium precious alloys
- 60-70% silver & 25% palladium - Non-precious alloys (Ni-Cr-Be)
- consists mainly of nickel and chromium
(T/F) Type IV gold alloys in hardened condition have a lower MOE than chromium-nickel alloys (in partial denture framework)
True
(T/F) Type IV gold alloys in hardened condition are heavier than chromium-nickel alloys (in partial denture framework)
True
(T/F) Type IV gold alloys in hardened condition are lower density than chromium-nickel alloys (in partial denture framework)
False
- cobalt nickel is lower density than type IV
(T/F) Type IV gold alloys in hardened condition have a higher hardness than chromium-nickel alloys (in partial denture framework)
False
- cobalt nickel is harder than type IV gold framework
(T/F) zinc is added to dental casting alloys to improve corrosion resistance of alloy
False
- zinc is added to increase hardness (w palladium) & improve castability and reduce melting temp