Dental Materials Flashcards
Example of Physical stimuli
Thermal, electrical
Example of mechanical stimuli
Handpiece, traumatic occlusion
example of Chemical stimuli
Acid from dental materials
example of Biologic stimuli
Bacteria from saliva
dental liner
A thin layer of material placed at the deepest portion of the dental preparation to provide pulpal protection or dentinal regeneration
Calcium Hydroxide
Protects the pulp from chemical irritation through its sealing ability
Stimulates the production of reparative or tertiary dentin
Is compatible with all types of restorative materials
Calcium Hydroxide is placed
over the deepest portion of the pulpal floor, and only on dentin.
Varnish accomplishes
Seals dentinal tubules
Reduces microleakage around a restoration
Acts as a barrier to protect the tooth from highly acidic cements such as zinc phosphate
varnish is placed ___ the placement of calcium hydroxide
after
application of varnish
Applied with a small disposable applicator or with a cotton pellet held in sterile cotton pliers
the use of varnish is contraindicated with these materials
Because dental varnish interferes with the bonding and setting reaction of composite resins and glass ionomer restorations
Location for Placement of Cavity Varnish
that varnish or sealer is placed over the liner, which is applied first and allowed to set.
Desensitizer
Used to treat or prevent hypersensitivity that a patient may experience from a newly placed direct or indirect restoration
Desensitizer uses
used under restorations as per the listed indications
may also be used as a temporary and conservative desensitizer in areas that may not be readily or immediately restored
Application of Desensitizer
Most desensitizers contain hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and glutaraldehyde
This material is used sparingly
Do not allow the material to contact soft tissue
Bases provide different types of pulpal protection:
protective, sedative, insulating
protective
Protects the pulp from a large restoration
Insulating:
Protects the tooth from thermal shock
Sedative:
Soothes pulp that has been damaged by decay or irritated by mechanical means
The varnish, sealer, or both would then be placed____ the final restoration.
before
a base would be applied over a liner (if a liner was indicated) or directly on a moderately deep dentinal floor.
When a tooth preparation becomes moderately deep to deep, the dentist will place a base under the permanent restoration
Zinc Oxide Eugenol
insulating base and as a sedative base
Cannot be used under composite resins, glass ionomers, or other resin restorations
Zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)
Zinc phosphate
thermal insulation qualities
Irritating to the pulp, needs to be used with a liner
Can be used with all restorations
Zinc phosphate
Polycarboxylate
Glass Ionomer
Glass Ionomer
Excellent adhesion
Fluoride releasing
Polycarboxylate
Nonirritating to the pulp
Protective
Application of Base
The entire pulpal floor is covered with a base to thickness of 1 to 2 mm
According to one placement scheme, it is a liner if the layer is __ than 0.5 mm, and a base if it is____ than 0.5 mm.
less and thicker
Location for Placement of a Base
over the liner.
The varnish or sealer is placed ____ the base.
over
A bonding agent is placed ___ the base (after etching) if composite resin is to be placed.
over
Placement: -Copalite -Varnish -Cement -
calcium hydroxide
Placement: -Copalite - -Cement -calcium hydroxide
Varnish
Placement: - -Varnish -Cement -calcium hydroxide
Copalite
Placement:
- Copalite
- Varnish
- Cement
- calcium hydroxide
Acids in Dental Etchant
The acid etchant is usually 35% phosphoric acid gel, colored (e.g., blue) to make it easier to see where it has been placed and whether it has been completely washed off.
Application of Dental Etchant (1)
The etchant material is supplied either as a liquid or gel, with gel being packaged in a syringe-type applicator
Application of Dental Etchant (2)
Syringe dispensing through pre-bent dispenser needles provides precise placement of the material on tooth
Application of Dental Etchant (3)
Fifteen to twenty seconds is the most common recommended time (follow manufacturers instructions)
Dental Etchant
Bonding agents allow for the removal of less tooth structure before definitive restoration placement because minimal retentive features are needed
smear layer
which is a very thin layer of debris composed of fluids and tooth components that remain on dentin after cavity preparation has been completed
The smear layer interferes with the strength of the bond.
The smear layer interferes with the strength of the bond.
Preparing the tooth surface properly with the use of acid etchant for removal of the smear layer before bonding exposes more
microscopic surface area, and thus micromechanical retention is also achieved.
Dental Bonding
The process of solid and/or liquid contact of one material with another at a single margin
Examples of enamel bonding:
Sealants
Bonding of orthodontic brackets
Resin‑bonded bridges
Resin-bonded veneers
Bonding applications are available as
self-curing, dual-cured, and light-cured systems
Each bonding system is different, and the material from one system
is not interchangeable with that of another
The tooth surface receives the etchant material, which removes the
smear layer
The bonding component is allowed to flow into these small defects and into the partially opened
tubules in dentin
The material is allowed either to:
Harden and act as a hybrid layer
Remain in a liquid state while the restoration is being placed, to bond together the tooth and the dental material
If a metal matrix band is used, why is it important that the bond is prepared with cavity varnish or wax before placement around the tooth?
It prevents the bonding resin from adhering to the surface
Classification of Dental Cements
luting agents,
restorative materials, liners or bases
luting agents
which include permanent and temporary cements
Restorative materials,
such as IRM and glass ionomers
Liners or bases
placed within the cavity preparation
What is a luting agent?
is designed to act as an adhesive to hold an indirect restoration to the tooth structure, or to adhere brackets to the tooth surface during orthodontic treatment
What type of restorations can be cemented permanently?
indirect
What are some uses of cements?
Certain cements are routinely used as a permanent adhesive material when working with indirect restorations; another type would be used to restore a tooth; and still others act as a temporary cement.
Permanent Cements
used for the long‑term cementation of cast restorations
The temporary cementation of an indirect restoration may be determined if:
The dentist needs to remove the restoration later
The tooth is sensitive or is exhibiting other symptoms that might require removal of the cast restoration
When temporary cementation of provisional coverage is required while the patient waits until the laboratory technician completes the cast restoration
What is provisional coverage?
a temporary coverage that is placed on a tooth to protect the tooth until the permanent restoration is ready to be cemented
Variables Affecting Final Cementation
Improper mixing technique and time
Humidity
Incorrect temperature of the glass slab
examples of improper mixing technique?
Not properly incorporating the powder into the liquid, and mixing for too short or too long a period of time
High humidity can interfere with the setting of ____ ____ ___ cements in particular.
zinc oxide-eugenol
Glass ionomer cement releases
fluoride.
Composite resin cement is very strong and
is used to cement porcelain veneers.
Zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) has what affect
It soothes pain.
Polycarboxylate cement is kind to the
pulp.
Zinc phosphate cement is the___ ____. It is very strong but the mixing procedure is complicated.
oldest cement