dental cements Flashcards
Are hard, brittle materials formed by mixing powder and liquid together.
DENTAL CEMENTS
PROPERTIES OF DENTAL CEMENTS: (8)
1.Strength
2.Solubility
3.Viscosity & Film Thickness
4.Biocompatibility
5.Anti-cariogenic Properties
6.Retention & Adhesion
7.Esthetics
8.Radiopacity
Strongest cement:
Weakest cement
resin
ZOE
EFFECTS of HIGH SOLUBILITY OF CEMENTS (4)
- Marginal ditching
- Microleakage
- Recurrent caries
- Failure of the restoration
- Luting Consistency
- Thin mix wherein cement will be able to flow easily and completely
- 25micrometers or less (ADA)
- String Test/ Spinnbarkeit test
PRIMARY CONSISTENCY
- Thick putty-like consistency
- Used as bases and restorations
- Addition of powder increases consistency and strength, decreasing solubility
- .75 mm or greater thickness
SECONDARY CONSISTENCY
USES OF DENTAL CEMENTS (4)
1.Pulpal Protection
2. Luting
3. Restorations
4. Surgical Dressings
RDT must be 2mm and above
to prevent pulp irritation
True
- Acts as a protective barrier between preparation and restoration
- is a solution of one or more resins which when applied onto the cavity walls, evaporates leaving a thin resin film, that serves as a barrier between the restoration and the dentinal tubules.
- Prevents amalgam stains on teeth
CAVITY VARNISH
- Low Strength Base/Liner
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
- GOLD STANDARD in PULP CAPPING ..(2)
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
1.Stimulates reparative dentin when in direct contact with the pulp
2.Has antimicrobial and thermal insulating
Properties
- Provide thermal insulation and support for restoration
- Secondary consistency
HIGH STRENGTH BASE/LINER
material with low viscosity placed between tooth structure and prosthesis
primary consistency
Luting Cement
Stronger than luting cements.
Provide micromechanical retention between tooth, resin-based cement and restorative material
Bonding cements
RESTORATIONS (2)
as temporary/provisional filling
As permanent restoration (GIC &RMGIC only)