DM - cement: crowns, posts and bridges Flashcards
When cementing a post and core what surfaces does the luting cement lie on?
all surfaces of post
all contacting surfaces of core
what marker can be placed to accommodate luting cement thickness?
die relief
what is the function of luting cement?
added retention
seals the space between restoration and tooth
what are the 2 types of luting cements?
active
passive
what is an active luting cement?
bonds to tooth and restoration chemically
has a role in retention - mechanical interlocking
creates a marginal seal
what is a passive luting cement?
fills gap between tooth and restoration
no bond between tooth and restoration
retention due to tooth prep
in what ways can tooth prep create renetion?
taper
prep height
surface roughness and mechanical interlocking
list the general ideal properties of a luting cement
biocompatible
retentive
mechanical
marginal seal
low film thickness
ease of use
pseudoplastic
radioopaque
aesthetic
antibacterial
why must a luting cement be biocompatible?
it contacts tooth tissue and periodontal tissues
what mechanical properties should a luting cement have?
high tensile strength
fracture toughness
fatigue strength
wear resistance
what properties must a luting cement have to create a marginal seal?
low solubility
what does low film thickness allow for in a luting cement?
full seating of restoration
good marginal adaptation
why should a luting cement be pseudoplastic?
coats fit surface of restoration without slumping but flows readily on fitting under pressure
list types of passive luting cements?
zinc phosphate
zinc polycarboxylate
GI
RMGI
all are water based as aqueous acid
what luting cement is the oldest and routinely used by 30% UK dentists?
zinc phosphate
what are the components of zinc phosphate luting cement?
powder: zinc oxide, 10% magnesium oxide
liquid: aqueous phosphoric acid
what is the working time of zinc phosphate?
3-6mins
how is zinc phosphate mixed?
gradual incorporation of powder over large area on mixing slab
fluid is slaked - small amount powder added to fluid 1 min before to extend setting time
what can be used when mixing zinc phosphate to increase its working time?
chilled slab
also increases its strength