Dental Materials Flashcards
What is fibre reinforced composite?
Synthetic material composed of reinforced fibres which are embedded in a resin matrix (polymer).
Why are carbon graphite fibres no longer used in composition of FRC?
Due to aesthetic reasons, they are black in colour.
What are the 3 most common glass fibres used in the dental industry?
- E-glasses
- R-glasses
- S-glasses
How can E-glass fibres be modified to make them more resistant to acid attacks?
By adding boron oxide (B2O3) and reducing CaO
Can FRC be seen on radiograph?
Yes, it is radiopaque.
What are the two types of polymer matrix for FRC?
- Linear (thermoplastic)
- Cross-linked (thermoset)
Give two examples of linear polymers that create a matrix?
MMA and PMMA
Give three examples of cross-linked polymers used to create a matrix?
- EGDMA
- Bis-GMA
- Epoxi resins
In dentistry, what three resin systems (polymers) are used as the matrix for FRC?
- Bis-GMA
- TEGDMA
- UDMA
What is a semi inter-penetrating polymer network (Semi-IPN)?
A combination of a linear polymer with a cross-linked polymer
What are the three advantages of a semi-IPN matrix for FRC?
- Better clinical handling properties
- Better bonding to indirect restorations, post and veneers
- Higher toughness
What is resin impregnation?
“Relates to surface wetting properties of fibres by resin, distance of individual fibres from each other in the fibre product and viscosity of the resin material.”
What is the common preimpregnation method for FRC?
PMMA is dissolved in a high evaporate solvent. The solvent evaporates and the fibres stay impregnated with PMMA.
Why are dental glass fibres always pretreated with coupling agents, silanes?
- They help with adhesion, enabling the chemical adhesion between the fibres and polymer matrix.
- Improve the wetting surface of fibres.
The direction of the fibres will affect the mechanical properties of the FRC.
True or false?
True
What are the four different directions that fibres can adopt within a matrix?
- Continuous unidirectional
- Continuous bidirectional
- Continuous random orientated (long fibres)
- Discontinuous random orientated (short fibres)
What direction of fibres is described?
- All fibres in one single direction embedded in resin.
- improved strength in the direction of the fibres
- reduced strength in all other directions
Unidirectional fibres
What uses do unidirectional fibres have in FRC application?
For posts, fixed prosthodontics
What direction of fibres is described?
- fibres aligned in two directions
- improved strength and stiffness in both directions
- used when both flexural and tensile strength required
- increases the load bearing capacity and the resistance to fracture
Bidirectional fibres
What uses do bidirectional fibres have in FRC application?
Dental bridge frameworks, splints, removable dentures
What direction of fibres is described?
- fibres randomly dispersed
- anisotropic properties (different properties in different directions)
- cost effective for short term solutions
random orientated fibres
What is the use of random orientated fibres in FRC application?
As a provisional/temporary restoration
What are the three key properties of FRC?
- Biocompatible
- Radiopaque
- High modulus of elasticity (reduces stress, helps load distribution and minimises fracture)
What is the benefit of a longer fibre length of FRC?
Longer fibres transfer stress more efficiently
What is the benefit of a shorter fibre length of FRC?
Help with material handling, less risk of fibre agglomeration
What are the two main limitations of FRC?
- The humidity of the oral cavity may degrade and weaken the interface between the matrix and fibres, causing failure
- Easy to fracture and delaminate (although easy to repair)
What are the 5 clinical uses of FRC?
- Removable dentures
- Fixed dental prosthesis
- Root canal posts
- Splints
- Direct restorations
What is the limitation of FRC as a splint?
Wear/debonding
What type of FRC are recommend for use as direct restorations?
Short FRC
Name two types of bulk fill composites. What is their purpose?
- SDR flow
- Filtek
Reinforces structure of restoration
How many types of traditional casting gold alloys are there?
4
What type of casting gold alloy would be used for an inlay, where the casting is subject to slight stress?
Type 1 Low strength
What type of casting gold alloy would be used for an inlay/onlay, where the casting is subject to moderate stress?
Type 2 medium strength
What type of casting gold alloy would be used for an onlay/pontic/full crown, where the casting is subject to high stress?
Type 3 high strength
What type of casting gold alloy would be used for partial denture framework, crowns and bridges, where the casting is thin in cross section?
Type 4 extra high strength
As we move from low (type 1) to high (type 4) strength casting gold alloy, what happens to the:
- hardness
- Proportional limit
- Strength
Of the material?
They all increase
As we move from low (type 1) to high (type 4) strength casting gold alloy, what happens to the:
- ductility
- Corrosion resistance
Of the material?
Decreases
Why, as gold content decreases, does hardness increase?
Due to solution hardening (formation of solid solutions with gold)
Why are heat treatments only possible for casting gold alloys type 3 and 4, and not types 1 and 2?
For types 3 and 4 - results in further hardening by precipitation hardening of Ag/Cu and Au/Cu systems.
For types 1 and 2 - due to lack of silver and copper that are required.
How is premature hardening of casting gold alloys avoided?
By cooling casting rapidly from excess of 600 degrees Celsius