Dental Materials Flashcards
1st Elastomeric Impression Material
Polysulfide
Derived from oil of cloves
Eugenol
Types of Impression Materials
Elastic
Inelastic
Composition of Alginate
Sodium Alginate/Potassium Alginate
Calcium Sulfate
Diatomaceous earth
Sodium Phosphate
Major reactor of alginate
Sodium Alginate/Potassium Alginate
Other term for Irreversible hydrocolloids
Alginate
Other term for Reversible Hydrocolloids
“Agar” or “Agar-Agar”
Agar is derived from
Seaweeds
aka Mercaptan or Thiokol
Polysulfide
aka Polyvinylsiloxanes
Addition Silicones
It is a mineral mined in various parts of the world. Its general use is for construction works and building statues
Gypsum
Chemical name of gypsum
Calcium sulfate dihydrate
Method of heating gypsum
Calcination