Dental Materials Final Flashcards
When a 2 paste system of ZOE is used how are the materials mixed?
Until a uniform color is achieved
Classifications of class 2 gold alloy?
Medium
Inlays and crowns
Medium yield strength
Medium wear resistance
What is a negative impression?
Impression of the patients mouth with alginate
Mixture of small and microfine particles
Micro hybrid
Composition of sealant materials
bis-GMA glycidyl methalacrylate UDMA urethane dimethacrylate
Microhybrid with nanosized particles added
Nanohybrid
How do we test for mercury levels?
Urine sample
What is 1 spill of mercury?
400 mg
How are the anterior borders of a diagnostic cast trimmed?
Symmetrical to the midline maxillary- runs distal of canine to midline mandibular- distal of canine to distal of canine
The act of mixing amalgam
Trituration
This is the color of a tooth or restoration. It may include a mixture of colors like yellow-brown
Hue
What does class 1 gold alloy consist of?
Soft
Inlays (not heavy in function)
Low yield strength
Low wear resistance
What materials are used for impressions?
Polysulfide
Polyvinyl
Alginate
Amount of lightness or darkness in the tooth
Value
What organs are affected by mercury?
Main organ is kidneys!
Brain kidneys and testicles retain mercury the longest
What is an alginate impression tray?
Metal perforated trays
Disposable
Stock
What makes ZOE biocompatible with tooth structures?
The neutral PH of 7
What stone is the choice of pouring impression materials?
Micro stone, less porous and gives better detail
What is a metallic impression material composed of silver based alloy with mercury?
Amalgam
What are the two ways elastic impression material can be classified by?
Irreversible and reversible
Fillers that are smaller averaging 0.04 in diameter 0.03 to 0.05
Microfilled
What was G.V. Black’s classification of cavities?
He and Frederick McKay determined drinking water was the factor of cavities
What is the anatomical portion of the cast?
Oral anatomy
2/3 of total height
What type of elastic material will not return back to its original state?
Irreversible (powder/liquid)
Class 2 of gypsum products
Model plaster (almost obsolete)
Indirect restorations
Fabricated outside of the mouth
These materials are expected to be long lasting replacement for missing damaged or discolored teeth
Permanent restorations
Steps for applying a sealant
Isolate the tooth Pumice with non fluoridated paste Rinse and dry Apply etchant for 60 sec Rinse and dry Apply sealant Light cure for 30-60 seconds Floss Check occlusion
What does TLV mean?
Threshold limit value
What are the sizes of mandibular impression trays?
20-25
20 is largest
What are veneers?
Thin layers of esthetic materials that are used to improve the appearance of the teeth. They are bonded to the fronts of the teeth. Can be used to lighten the color of teeth, cover stains, repair chips, lengthen worn down teeth, increase the size of small teeth, close spaces, or reshape crooked teeth
PFG
Porcelain fused gold
What are the classifications of impression materials?
Elastic and rigid
What are ZOE cements?
Zinc oxide eugenol cements
What is boxing wax?
Wraps around impression to make a base
What is a polyvinyl impression tray?
Stock disposable tri-tray
What is a polysulfide impression tray?
Custom tray
What are classification of compositions by filler size?
Macrofilled, microfilled, hybrid, microhybrid, nanohybrid, nanocomposites
Classifications of class 3 gold alloy
Hard
Inlays crowns bridges
High yield strength
High wear resistance
Positive replicas of teeth produced from impressions that create a negative representation of teeth.. commonly called study models and generally made from plaster or stone. Used for patient ed., treatment planning, and tracking progress
Diagnostic casts