Cavity lining materials Flashcards
ILO 1.6c: have knowledge of the clinical and physical properties as well as the clinical uses of a range of dental materials
what materials are placed into cavities?
5
composite resin
glass ionomer
amalgam
precious metal
ceramic
what are the disadvantages of restoratives?
3
may not make immediate contact with the tooth surface - secondary caries
heat released during setting/curing can damage pulp
release of chemicals may irritate pulp
what do cavity lining materials do?
2
prevent gaps
act as a protective barrier
what are the differences between cavity bases and linings?
cavity base
* thick mix placed in bulk
* dentine replacement to minimise bulk of material or block out undercuts
cavity lining
* thin coating over exposed dentine
* dentine sealer to promote health of pulp
what is the purpose of a cavity liner?
3
- pulpal protection from chemical stimuli, thermal stimuli and bacteria and endotoxins
- therapeutic to reduce inflammationn within pulp
- palliative to reduce symptoms prior to definitive treatment
what are the properties of lining materials?
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- ease of use
- thermal properties
- mechanical properties
- radiopaque
- marginal seal
- solubility
- cariostatic
- biocompatible
- compatible with restorative materials
how are lining materials easy to use?
3
easy to mix
long working time to allow easy placement
short setting time
what are the thermal properties of lining materials?
3
low thermal conductivity
similar thermal expansion coefficient to dentine
similar or lower thermal diffusity to dentine
what are the mechanical properties of lining materials?
2
high compressive strength
modulus similar to dentine
why should lining materials be radiopaque?
2
should be easy to see the difference between lining and tooth
easier to see of there are any leakages or secondary caries
why should the lining material be a marginal seal?
should form a chemical bond to dentine which is permanent and impermeable
how soluble should a lining material be?
low solubility
how is a lining material cariostatic?
3
releases fluoride
antibacterial
prevents secondary caries around restoration
how is the lining material biocompatible?
3
non-toxic
doesn’t damage pulp (ph neutral, no excess heat when setting)
low thermal conductivity
what types of materials can be bases or liners?
4
setting calcium hydroxide: liner
zinc oxide based cements: base
glass ionomer and resin modified glass ionomer: base or liner
palliative cements: base