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Dental Materials Flashcards

1
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chemical attraction between unlike molecules

A

adhesion

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2
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chemical attraction between like molecules

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cohesion

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3
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index which indicates how one material reacts to temperature extremes in relation to another

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Coefficient of thermal expansion

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4
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force at which a material breaks under pressure

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compressive strength

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5
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slow dimensional change caused by compression

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creep

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6
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ability to undergo change of form without breaking

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ductility

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7
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materials ability to recover its initial shape after undergoing force

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elasticity

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8
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electrical current generated by dissimilar metals in an acidic environment

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galvanism

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9
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process of gelling (solidification by cold)

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gelation

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10
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volumetric weight of one cubic cm or mm of water

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gram

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11
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absorption of a solvent by a gel

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imbibition

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12
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materials capacity to be shaped by force or pressure

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malleability

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13
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linking, branching, or cross linking of smaller molecules

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polymerization

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14
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force at which material cannot return to its original shape

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proportional limit

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15
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contraction of a gel due to loss of a solvent

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syneresis

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16
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force need to stretch material to point of fracture

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tensile strength

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17
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resistance to flow

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viscosity

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18
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change a materials components its properties change

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truism

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19
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Mat - an alloy of mercury with silver, copper, tin and zinc

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amalgam

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20
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Mat - added to amalgam to minimize corrosion (gamma 2 phase eliminated)

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copper

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21
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polish - amalgam and gold

22
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polish - for composites

23
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used to SEAL dentin to MEDICATE dental pulp

24
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liner that stimulates reparative dentin formation

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calcium hydroxide

25
Q

used to provide thermal INSULATION or mechanical PROTECTION for dental pulp

26
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cement - exothermic reaction on mixing

27
Q

cement - binds to dentin, thermal expansion, class V restorations

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glass ionomer

28
Q

cement - temporary, orange solvent used to clean contaminated instruments

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ZOE - zinc oxide eugenol

29
Q

types of impression materials (2)

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rigid - inelastic

flexible - elastomeric (aqueous/non-aqueous)

30
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Mat - flexible, aqueous, undergoes physical reaction; temp dependent

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Hydrocolloid (agar)

31
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Mat - flexible, aqueous, undergoes chemical reaction; Not temp dependent- but temp speeds or slows setting, need for fluff

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Irreversible Hydrocolloid (alginate)

32
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Mat - flexible, non-aqueous, unstable in presence of moisture

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polyether rubber

33
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Mat - flexible, non-aqueous, addition reaction silicone

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vinylpolysiloxane

34
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Mat - primarily made of paraffin, used to modify the shape of impression tray and cushion braces

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Utility wax

35
Q

Leading cause of implant failure

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mobility - due to inadequate bone, lack of osseointegration, peri-implantitis

36
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Active ingredient in Tartar control toothpaste; leading cause of dentinal hypersensitivity

A

pyrophosphate

37
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Active ingredient in Gum care toothpaste; antimicrobial agent

38
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Active ingredient in Desensitization toothpastes (3)

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potassium nitrate, sodium citrate, strontium chloride

39
Q

Highly effective Desensitizers professionally placed (2)

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potassium oxalate, fluoride varnish

40
Q

Active ingredient in Vital bleaches (home bleach) (2)

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carbamide peroxide, hydrogen peroxide

41
Q

GV Black Class 1

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pits and fissures

42
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GV Black Class 2

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posterior proximals

43
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GV Black Class 3

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anterior proximals

44
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GV Black Class 4

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anterior proximals including incisal edge

45
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GV Black Class 5

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facial or lingual cervical third

46
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GV Black Class 6

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cusp tips and incisal edges

47
Q

Mat - added to non-metal restorative materials to appear radiopaque in X-rays (2); if not added X-ray will appear radiolucent and look like decay

A

barium, strontium

48
Q

amount of time used to etch

A

20 seconds

49
Q

time before stone cast is removed from an alginate impression

A

30-60 minutes

50
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Brinell and Knoop test used to determine

National Board (7 decks)

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