Cavity Linings Flashcards
What are examples of materials that are places into tooth cavities? (5)
- composite resin
- glass ionomer
- amalgam
- precious metal
-ceramic
One disadvantage of restorations is that they may not make intimate contact with the tooth surface (especially dentine0 What can this lead to?
Any gaps may allow ingress of fluids and bacteria
a disadvantage of restorations is that heat may be released during setting/curing. What can this have an effect on?
Potentially detrimental effect on the pulp
A disadvantage of restorations is that there may be a release of chemical. What may this lead to?
- they may be pulpal irritants and lead to pain or pulpal damage
What are the functions of a lining material? (2)
- Prevents gaps
- Acts as a protective barrier
What is a cavity base?
A thick mix placed in bulk
What is a cavity base used for?
Dentine replacement used to minimise the bulk of material or block out undercuts
Where are cavity bases more common?
In metal restorations (direct or indirect)
What is a cavity lining?
- A thin coating (<0.5mm) over EXPOSED dentine
-“A dentine sealer able to promote the health of the pulp by adhering to the tooth structure of by an anti-bacterial action” - RMGI does this to a certain extent
One purpose of a liner is for pulpal protection. What is the protection from? (3)
- Chemical stimuli from unreacted chemicals in the filling material or the initial pH of the filling
- Thermal stimuli e.g. exothermic setting reaction of composite or heat conducted through mental fillings
-bacteria and exotoxins. Microleakage ( the penetration of oral fluids and bacteria and their toxins between the restorative material and the cavity walls)
What is microleakage?
The penetration of oral fluids and bacteria and their toxins between the restorative material and the cavity walls
One purpose of a liner is to have a therapeutic effect. What does this mean?
- to calm down inflammation within the pulp and promote pulpal healing
- prior to or at the time of a permanent restoration being placed
One purpose of a liner is to have a palliative effect. What does this mean?
- to reduce patient symptoms prior to definitive treatment being carried out. Most commonly in patients with reversible pulpitis
- More insulation before placing a final restoration
What are the properties of lining materials? ( 9)
- ease of use
- thermal properties
- mechanical properties
- radiopaque
- marginal seal
- solubility
- cariogenic
- biocompatible
- compatible with restorative materials
What makes lining materials easy to use?
- easy to mix
- working time should be long to allow easy placement
- setting time short- ideally command set
What should the thermal properties of lining materials be? (3)
- thermal conductivity should be low
- thermal expansion coefficient should be similar to dentine
- thermal diffusivity should be similar to dentine or lower
What is thermal conductivity?
How well heat energy is transferred through a material
What is the thermal expansion coefficient?
- change in length per unit length form a temoerature rise of 1 degree
- units are ppm/degree celcius^-1
Ideally what should the thermal expansion coefficient of a lining material be?
Ideally a liner should match the thermal coefficient of a tooth
- enamel = 8.3
- dentine = 11.4
- GIC = 11
- RMGIC =20
- Composite = 25
- Amalgam = 25
What is thermal diffusivity?
- the thermal conductivity of a substance divided by the produce of its density and its specific heat capacity
-IT is similar to conductivity
What unit is thermal diffusivity measured in?
cm^2/sec
Ideally what should the thermal diffusivity of a lining material be?
- ideally at least as low as the tooth
- enamel= 0.0042cm^2/sec
- dentine= 0.0026cm^2/sec
What is the thermal diffusivity of liners like compared to tooth enamel?
All commercially available liners have similar or lower thermal diffusivity than tooth enamel
What is the thermal diffusivity of amalgam?
- 1.7cm^2/sec
- amalgam is 500x more than dentine
What are the mechanical properties of lining materials (2)
- High compressive strength
- modulus is similar to dentine
What do lining materials need a high compressive strength?
- to allow the placement of a filling on top without it breaking
- Dentine is about 275MPa
What does the modulus of elasticity of a lining material have to be similar to dentine?
- If the tooth bends and flexes, want the lining material to do the same
- want it to be around 15MPa
What do lining materials need to be radiopaque?
- as it should be easy to see the difference between the lining and the tooth
- makes it easier to see if there is any leakage or secondary caries
Ideally a lining material should form a chemical bond to dentine. What properties do you want from the bond? (2)
The bond should be permanent and impermeable
What should the solubility of a lining material be like?
solubility should be low
What does cariostatic mean?
Tending to inhibit the formation of dental caries
What are the cariostatic properties of lining materials and why are they important? (3)
- fluoride releasing
-antibacterial - important in preventing secondary caries around the restoration
Why are cariostatic features of lining materials important?
They are important in preventing secondary caries around the restoration
Are lining materials toxic to the pulp?
NO
Lining materials are not damaging to the pulp. What 3 factors ensure this?
- neutral pH
- no excessive heat during setting
- they have a low thermal conductivity
Is setting calcium hydroxide a base or a liner?
Liner
Are zinc oxide bases cements a base or a liner?
base
Are Gi and RMGIC’s bases or liners?
can be either
Are palliative cements bases or liners?
A base - seldom used nowadays, mainly historic.
How man pastes are setting calcium hydroxide liners composed of?
2 pastes
What are 2 examples of setting CaOH liners?
- Life
- Dycal (used most of time in dental hospital)
What are the 2 constituents of a setting CaOH liner?
Base
catalyst
What are the 4 components of the base in a setting Calcium Hydroxide liner?
- Calcium hydroxide 50%
- zinc oxide (filler) 10%
- zinc stearate (filler) <1%
- N-ethyl toluene sulphonamide (plasticiser) 40%
What are the 4 components of the catalyst in a setting calcium hydroxide liner?
-Butylene glycol disalicylate (reactive element) 40%
-Titanium Dioxide (filler) 13-14%
-Calcium sulphate (filler) 30%
-Calcium Tungstate (filler and radiopaquer) 15%