Chapter 13

Question 1

Definition of varnish

Answer 1

thin layer placed on the floor and walls of the preparation to seal the tubules and minimize microleakage

Question 2

Definition of low-strength base/liner

Answer 2

thin layer of material placed to protect the tooth from the components of dental materials and micro leakage, to stimulate reparative dentin, or to act as a pulp capping

Question 3

Definition of secondary consistency

Answer 3

thick, putty-like, condensable material that can be rolled into a ball or rope, suitable for use as a base

Question 4

Definition of buildup

Answer 4

thick layer of cement used to replace missing tooth structure in a badly broken-down tooth and to act as support for a restorative material such as a crown

Question 5

Definition of high-strenght base/liner

Answer 5

thick layer of cement used to protect the tooth from chemical and thermal irritation

Question 6

Definition of permanent

Answer 6

lasting indefinitely

Question 7

Definition of luting

Answer 7

cementing two components together such as a indirect restoration cemented on or in a tooth, such as inlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, orthodontic brackets and bands, and posts and pins

Question 8

Definition of primary consistency

Answer 8

less vicious, flows easily, can be drawn to 1-inch string with a spatula lifted from the center of the mass, suitable for luting

Question 9

Definition of temporary/provisional

Answer 9

materials expected to last from a few days to a few weeks

Question 10

Definition of intermediate

Answer 10

materials expected to last from a few weeks to a year

Question 11

Definition of sedative

Answer 11

to soothe or act in a sedative manner, to relieve pain

Question 12

Definition of adhesion

Answer 12

bonding of dissimilar materials by the attractive forces of atoms or molecules