Dental Bonding Agents III Flashcards
what are the direct tooth coloured materials?
- resin composite
- compomer
- glass ionomer
- resin modified glass ionomer
GIC and RMGIC are the ONLY RESTORATIVE MATERIALS that do not require adhesive systems–bond directly to tooth structure
ye
describe the phases of glass ionomer setting
phase I: ion-teaching phase (polyacid extracts ions from glass powder) –> mixing is shiny and glossy
phase II: (hydrogel phase) ion cause formation of polyacid matrix (Ca2+ binding to polyacid chains) –?setting (3-6 mins) –> looks shiny and glossy
phase III: polysalt gel phase–> silica gel forms and attaches powder to matrix –> maturation–: within 24hrs aand 1 year it becomes more tooth-coloured
what are the advantages of fully set glass ionomer?
- less shrinkage than polymerizing resins
- no free monomers, so it is non-irritating to the pulp
- coefficient of thermal expansion similar to dentin
- high compressive strength
- adheres chemically to enamel and dentin via ionic interactions on the tooth surface (polyacid monomers attach to calcium and phosphate ions)
- fluoride release –> can even recharge the resevoir
what are the disadvantages of fully set glass ionomer?
- poor abrasion resistance (wear rate)
- average esthetics
- technique sensitive
- suscpetible to take up additional water –> hygroscopic expansion
- susceptible to dehydration –> crazing, cracking
- low tensile strength
how is RMGI made?
conventional + resin components
in convetional GI polyacid chains do not connect, but in RMGI they do connect
ye
what are the improved properties of RMGI?
- sets on demand
- fewer dessication and hydration problems
- immediate finishing
- better esthetics (smoother surface)
- better tensile strength and fracture toughness
- better resistance to microleakage
- better bond to composite resin
the polyacrylic acid in RMGI will reduce amounts of H2O as it is not very strong–won’t remove smear layer?
ye
glass ionomer/RMGI has the lowest failure rate of esthetic (class 5) restos
ye
what is the sandwich technique?
- placing glass ionomer on the floor of the prep and either a) creating a wall out of it (open) or b (covering all GI with composite resin (closed); it improves marginal adaptations of class 2 (see page 18)
how does RMGI reduce secondary caries?
Fluoride release –> remineralization –> reduction of secondary caries; can use fluoride dentifrices to recharge the resevoir
what are the main advantages of compomers?
- ease of placement
- no mixing
- handling
- less susceptible to dehydration
- radiopaque
what are the main disadvantages of compomers?
- opaque, brittle
- weaker physical properties than composite
- require a bonding agent like composites
- marginalstaining and chipping
- wears more than composite
- clinical significance of fluoride release undetermined
what are composite cements composed of?
monomers + silicate glass filler + coupler