Dental Materials Flashcards
Particles are made by thin cuts of alloy that are machine cut from a cast
Lathe-cut
Particles are made by molten alloy blown through a nozzle
Spherical
Particles are wetted with a lower mercury to allow ratio
Spherical particles
which of the particles resist forces of condensation more
lathe-cut
Alloy component that has a low creep value
Copper
Alloy component that makes for a long last restoration
Copper
amalgam alloy that doesn’t create concern about moister contamination
Zinc-free
A slower setting type for amalgam is related to
Higher mercury
how is the heat treatment of amalgam done?
by the manufacture
relieves stress in the alloy particles
Heat treatment
Provide manufacture control of setting time
heat treatment
eliminates the compositional nonuniformities that exists in both types of particles
heat treatment
when is there no free mercury found?
after setting
what phase is the high-copper amalgam reaction missing?
Gamma 2
What is the common phase of high-copper and low-copper amalgam?
Gamma 1
Has a slower setting reaction because of the two sets process
High-Copper
setting reaction disappearance of gamma 2 phase and formation of n’ phase?
High-copper
Technique used for using amalgam
No-touch
skin contact, inhalation of vapor, airborne droplets
mercury exposure
set by US government to limit mercury exposure during the work week a@ 40 hr/week at 0.05 mg Hg/m3
Threshold limit value (TLV)
any alloy made of Hg with a silverGtin alloy with varying amounts of copper and small amounts of zinc
Dental Amalgams
Clinical benefits include long lasting restorations with a low creep value
High Copper amalgam
Amalgam alloy that is more resistant to corrosion
High copper
Results in a less plastic amalgam
Zn containing
Not economically feasible for manufacturer to eliminate what from amalgam
Zn
Makes lathe cut particles more brittle for machining
Zn
Improves amalgams resistance to corrosion
Zn
Mercury to alloy ratio
~ 0.05
silver –> Hg phase
Gamma 1
Tin –> Hg phase
Gamma 2
what us the major reaction phase in both low and high copper amalgams
Gamma 1
In what step of a high copper rxn does the gamma Gamma 2 phase not appear because is it replaced by n’
Second step
Why does high-copper have a slower setting rxn
two step process
When is the total delusional change to be complete for amalgam ( cannot detect change by explore or eye)
24hrs
Total dimensional change after 24 hr is limited by
ADA STD #1
Most modern amalgams undergo an overall _______ of setting mass
contraction
loss of anatomy and postoperative pain are possible problem with amalgam that exhibits
setting expansion
excessive setting contraction of amalgam can cause
mircoleakage
Incompletely consumed starting allow particle (gamma)
Strongest phase
Gamma 2 in lowGcopper amalgams (most corrosion prone)
Weakest phase
Amalgam is (brittle/ductile) under normal rates of loading
Brittle
Is the compressive or tensile strength of amalgam greater
Compressive
Amalgam needs proper dentinal support to resist forces of
Mastication
Fracture of ledge on poorly finished restoration readily occurs due to amalgams
poor edge strength
Fractures from amalgam being is caused by what
low tensile strength
What ratio for compressive strength divided by tensile strength is indicative of brittle material
High
The deformation that occurs as a result of constant force (load)
Creep
The only mechanical property correlated with clinical marginal fracture of low copper amalgam restorations
Creep
Which amalgam has a lowest creep value
High-copper
Boundary sliding of gamma 1 phase
Creep Mechanism
What is blocked by n’ in high copper amalgam
Gamma 1
Margin-sealing capability that decreases microleakage with time is n advantage of
creep
corrosion protects of amalgam are advantageous for
Margin-sealing
Amalgam is relatively inexpensive than
Gold alloy
Amalgam corrosion at interproximal contacts with gold alloy restorations
Galvanic corrosion
Amalgam corrosion that occurs beach of multiple phases
Electrochemical corrosion
Amalgam corrosion at margins
Crevice corrosion
lower pH and oxygen concentration of
saliva cause corrosion at
unpolished or secondary amalgam
Amalgam corrosion caused by low oxygen concentration due to
plaque build-up
Amalgam corrosion from reaction with sulfide ions at occlusal surface
Chemical corrosion
Cu6Sn5
n’
Minimizes amalgam corrosion
polishing
Scratches and pits trap debris, enhancing corrosion because
Low oxygen in areas
Clinical trials suggest hat _____ amalgam restorations have superior marginal integrity and longevity
Zn containing
EPA has set strict guidelines for
disposal of amalgam
Easy to please but has poor esthetic qualities
Amalgam
Good esthetic but is more difficult to place
Ceramics
flow into pits and fissures of tooth surface to prevent decay
Sealants
Often etching is recommended to prepare enamel before placing
Sealants
For sealants there needs to be Balance between ___ and ________
flow, sealing capability