Cavity Lining Materials Flashcards
describe 3 disadvantages of restorative materials
- may not make intimate contact with tooth surface (gaps allow ingress of fluids and bacteria)
- heat is released during setting/curing
- chemicals which might be pulpal irritants can be released
what are the main aims of a restorative lining material?
to act as a protective barrier to the pulp
to prevent gaps between the tooth surface and the restoration
what is a cavity base?
a thick mix placed in bulk used to minimise the bulk of material or block out undercuts
what is a cavity liner?
a thin coating (0.5mm) over exposed dentine which is bale to promote the health of the pulp by adhering to the tooth structure or by an antibacterial action
describe 4 purposes of a cavity liner
-pulpal protection (PP) from chemical stimuli from unrelated chemicals in filling material/initial pH of filling material
-PP from thermal stimuli e.g. exothermic reaction of composite
-PP from bacteria and endotoxins
- to prevent microleakage
- to calm inflammation and promote pulpal healing prior to permanent restoration
-to reduce pt symptoms prior to tx being carried out
define microleakage
the penetration of oral fluids and bacteria and their toxins between the restorative and the cavity walls
briefly state desirable properties of lining materials
-ease of use
- thermal properties
- mechanical properties
- radiopaque
- good marginal seal
- low solubility
-cariostatic
- biocompatible
- compatible with restorative materials
describe how a cavity lining material can be easy to use
- easy to mix
- should have a long enough working time to allow easy placement
- setting time should be short
define thermal conductivity
-how well heat energy is transferred through a material
-Heat flow through a cylinder of unit cross-sectional area and unit length, with a temperature difference of 10C between the ends
describe the ideal thermal properties of a cavity lining material
- low thermal conductivity
- thermal expansion coefficient similar to dentine
- thermal diffusivity similar to dentine or lower
define thermal expansion coefficient
Change in length per unit length for a temperature rise of 1oC
Units are ppmoC-1
what is the thermal expansion coefficient of enamel?
8.3ppmoC-1
what is the thermal expansion coefficient of dentine?
11.4ppmoC-1
how is thermal diffusivity measured?
cm2/sec
describe the ideal mechanical properties of a cavity lining material
-high compressive strength to allow placement of filling without it breaking
- modulus similar to dentine (around 15GPa)
why is it ideal for a cavity lining material to be radiopaque?
makes it easier to see if there is any leakage or secondary caries