DMS - bonding/GI/Am/Comp/imp/alloys Flashcards

1
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Constituents of enamel

A
  • Hydroxyapatite (95% weight / 90% volume)
  • Water (4% weight / 5-10% volume)
  • Organic matrix (1% weight / 1-2% volume)
    proteins, amelogenins, enamelins, peptides and amino acids
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Constituentss of dentine

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  • Hydroxyapatite - (70% weight / 50% volume)
  • Water (10% weight / 20% volume)
  • organic matrix - (20% weight / 30% volume )
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3
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content of dentinal tubules

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  • odontoblast process
  • Unmyelinated nerve terminals (sensory)
  • dendritic cells (immune system)
  • dentinal fluid/EC fluid
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4
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which is more minaeralised: surface or deep enamel

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SURFACE ENAMEL MORE MINERALISED,

hardness < from cusp tip /incisal edge to cervical region

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5
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Bonding to enamel

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acid etch technique - application of acid , this orughens the surface enamel causing characteristic etched pattern.
MOISTURE CONTAMINATION RUINS THIS

  • rough surface allows micromechanical interlocking of resin filling materials.
  • etching INCREASES surface energy of enamel surface (remove surface contaminants) and INCREASES the WETTABILITY of the enamel.
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6
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How can enamel be etched - acid?

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30-50 organic/inorganic acid (aqueous solution of phosphroric acid-37%)

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7
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constitients of GI cement

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-acid - tartaric/polyacrylic

-base -Silica, SiO2(Silicone dioxide) 30% -40%
Alumina, Al2O3(Aluminium dioxide) 15% -30%
Calcium Fluoride, CaF215% -35%
Aluminium Fluoride 2% -10%
Aluminium phosphate 4% -20%
Sodium fluoride 4% -10%
acid base reaction - glass and acid =salt and water

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GI cement - setting reaction stages

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  1. dissolution - glass surface is attacked by H ions causing the release of ions (Ca/F/Al/Na), leaves silica gel around unreacted glass
  2. Gelation - initial set. Bivalent Ca crosslinks with polyacid by chelation to form Calcium polyacrylate
    Takes a few minutes, will appear hard but will need to be protected (vaseline)
  3. Hardening - final set. Trivalent aluminium crosslinks with polyacid by chelation.
    Takes a long time - 30min-weeks
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9
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why should GI be protected following gelation

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-aluminium ions escape
-excessive drying - water lost
-saliva contamination - water absorption
=weak material that will break up easily

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10
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how does GI bond to tooth

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chelation with Ca on tooth, reprecipitation of complex of calcium phosphate from apatite, H bonding/metallic ion bridging

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11
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what factors are needed to achieve a good bond

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Clean surface
Conditioned surface
Conditioned, not etched.
Little or no tissue is removed.
Best conditioner appears to be polyacrylic acid
Purpose is to produce clean smooth surface

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12
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  • advantages of GI

- Disadvantages

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Adv - stable chemical bond to enamel and dentine
low microleakage and fluoride release, good thermal properties, no contraction on setting

DIS - Brittle

  • Poor wear resistance
  • Moisture susceptible when first placed
  • poor aesthetics
  • Poor handling characteristics
  • Susceptible to acid attack and drying out over time
  • Possible problems bonding to composite
  • Etching damages surface
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13
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components of RMGIC

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powder - fluoro alumino silcate glass, barium glass (radiopaque), vacuum dried polyacrylic acid,
potassioum persulphate (allows redox reaction in dark)
ascorbic acid, pigments

liquid -HEMA, polyacrylic acid and pendant methacylate groups, tartaric acid, water and photoinitiators

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how does RMGIC set - Dual-curing

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Dual curing
Initially on mixing the acid base reaction begins in the same way as conventional GIC.
On light activation a free radical methacrylate reaction occurs resulting in a resin matrix being formed
Quickly light activation is complete (20s)
Acid Base reaction continues within the resin matrix for several hours

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15
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how does RMGIC set - tricuring

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Tri curing
Initially on mixing the acid base reaction begins in the same way as conventional GIC.
The REDOX reaction begins
On light activation a free radical methacrylate reaction occurs resulting in a resin matrix being formed
Quickly light activation is complete (20s)
The REDOX reaction continues for about 5 minutes after initial mixing
Acid Base reaction continues within the resin matrix for several hours
Final hardening of the acid/base phase with aluminium polyacrylateformation can take days

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16
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properties of RMGIC

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Good bond to enamel and dentine
Superior to conventional GIC ??
Difficult to know what is being measured
Definitely better initially
Better physical properties
Lower solubility
Fluoride release
Better translucency and aesthetics
Better handling
DIS - Polymerisation Contraction
Exothermic setting reaction
both polymerisation and dark cure
Swelling due to uptake of water
HEMA is extremely hydrophilic
Monomer leaching
HEMA is toxic to the pulp it must be polymerisedcompletely
Reduced strength if not light cured
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17
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properties for impression materials - elastomers

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flow /viscosity
• surface detail (reproduction)
• contact angle / wettability
• elastic recovery (%)
• stiffness (flexibility)
• tear strength
• mixing time (min)
• working time (min)
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18
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  • surface detail properties of elastomers
  • accuracy
  • removal from undercuts
  • dimentsional stability
A
  1. Quality of surface interaction between
    material & tooth/soft tissue surfaces
    viscocity/surface wetting/contact angle
  2. replication of surface detail/viscoelastic behaviour
  3. Flow under pressure (”shark fin” test)
    - Tear/tensile strength
    - Rigidity
  4. Setting shrinkage
    - Thermal expansion/contraction
    - Storage
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19
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explain the chemistry of elastomers

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Elastomers - formed by polymerisation with
cross-linking of polymer chains
• Cross-linking:-
– generates ELASTIC properties
– causes FLUID SOLID transition
• Polymerisation MAY produce BYPRODUCTS
(H2O, H2, alcohol) which affect DIMENSIONAL
STABILITY and cast compatibility
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20
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conventional silicone - constituents
base paste
catalyst paste

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Base paste
– silicone prepolymer with terminal hydroxyl groups
– filler
• Catalyst paste (or liquid)
– crosslinking agents*
– activator - organo-tin compound
*alkoxy orthosilicate or organohydrogen siloxane

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21
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addition cured silicone - constituents
base paste
catalyst paste

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Base paste -
• polydimethylsiloxane - some methyl (CH3)
groups replaced by hydrogen
• filler - variations change viscosity
• Catalyst paste -
• polydimethylsiloxane - some methyl
groups replaced by vinyl (CH2 =CH)
• filler - variations change viscosity
• platinum catalyst eg chloroplatinic acid
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22
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polyether constituents
base paste
catalyst paste

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Base paste
• imine terminated prepolymer - cross linking
• inert filler - viscosity, strength
• Catalyst paste
• ester derivative of aromatic sulphonic acid -
initiates polymerisation
• inert oils - form paste
• inert fillers - form paste
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23
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requirements of a DBA

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Ability to flow
— Potential for intimate contact with dentine surface
— Low viscosity
— Adhesion to substrate
— Mechanical
— Chemical
— Van der Waals
— Combination of the above
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24
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how does van der waal forces cause bonding

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Van der Waals Adhesion
— Based on electrostatic or dipole interaction between
bonding agent and substrate
— Strength of interaction depends on CONTACT ANGLE,
which is a good indication of WETTABILITY of a solid
by a specific liquid. A contact angle of <90o means the
solid surface is hydrophilic
— Best adhesion/bonding is achieved when Van der
Waals forces are optimised

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25
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what is critical suface energy

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A liquid must have a lower surface energy than the
surface it is being placed on for it to flow onto it and
stick.
— A low surface energy liquid will spread on a higher
surface energy substrate because this leads to a
lower surface energy of the material as a whole.
dentine has a low surface energy so a DBA increases this

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26
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what is the smear layer

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The smear layer is an adherent layer of organic debris that remains
on the dentine surface after the preparation of the dentine during
the restoration of a tooth.
It is 0.5 – 5 microns in thickness.
It is variably attached to the dentine surface.
It is generally contaminated with bacteria.
Originally it was thought of as a protective barrier reducing
permeability of the dentine and protecting the pulp.
Now it is considered to interfere with adhesion

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27
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components of total etch bonding agent

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Dentine conditioner: An acid, usually 35% phosphoric.
— Primer: Really the adhesive part of the agent with a
hydrophilic/hydrophobic molecule
— Adhesive: A resin which penetrates into the surface of
the dentine attaching to the primers hydrophobic
surface

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28
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what is a dentine conditioner

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Generally Phosphoric acid, can be EDTA or Nitric
acid in some older systems.
— Removes smear layer
— Opens dentinal tubules by removing smear plugs
— Decalcifies the uppermost layer of the dentine
— The etchant is washed off with water.
— The collagen network in this top 10um of the dentine
is exposed and subsequently penetrated by the next
two components

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29
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what is a dentine primer

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Primer
— The primer is really the adhesive element in the
process. A coupling agent.
— It has a bifunctional molecue with a hydrophilic end to
bond to the hydrophilic dentine surface and a
hyrdophobic, methacrylate end to bond to the resin.
— The molecule must also have a spacer group to make
it long enough to be flexible when bonding. Lack of
flexibility reduces bonding sites and bond strength.
— This molecule or group of molecules is dissolved in a
suitable solvent. Ethanol, acetone or water

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30
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name an adhesive and how it works

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It is predominantly hydrophobic.
— It may contain some filler particles to make it stronger.
— It will contain Camphorquinone to allow it to light
cure
Penetrates the primed dentine which now has a
hydrophobic surface.
— Forms a micromechanical bond within the tubules and exposed dentinal collagen fibres.
— Forms the HYBRID LAYER of collagen plus resin.

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31
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what are some isssues with total etch

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Over etching à to collapse of the collagen fibres so no
resin can penetrate
— Over etching à too deep an etch and the primer
cannot penetrate to the full depth of the etch.
— Moisture dependent:
— Too dry and the dentine surface collapses
— Too wet and the primer is diluted à reduced strength

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32
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what are some issues with self etching primers

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Self etching primers
— These materials work in a different way from all the
previous materials.
— They do not attempt to remove the smear layer. They
infiltrate it and incorporated themselves into it.
— They are not washed off.
— This removes the problem of how dry to make the
dentine.
— Not as technique sensitive but bond doesn’t seem to
be as strong.

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33
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components of composite resin

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  • filler particles - quartz
  • resin - Bis-GMA
  • camphorquinone -produce free radicals to break c=c bonds
  • low weight dimethacrylates - viscocity and reactivity
  • silane coupling agent - ensure good bond
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34
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types of composite to be used in areas of mouth

  • anterior
  • posterior
  • universal
A

-anterior - microfilled, or submicron
hybrid
– posterior - heavily filled
– universal - submicron hybrid

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35
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classification by handling characteristics

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condensable - “amalgam
feeling” - greater porosity
– syringeable - good
adaptation, less porosities,
easy to apply
– flowable - lower filler
content, more shrinkage,
difficult to apply, place for
them -with fibre ribbons
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36
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effect of adding more filler particles

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improved mechanical properties
– strength, hardness, rigidity etc
• improved aesthetics
• increased abrasion resistance
• lower thermal expansion (still not perfect)
• lower polymerisation shrinkage (still a problem)
• less heat of polymerisation (BUT not negligible)
• some radiopaque

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37
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how do self cure and light cure occur

A
self curing:
benzoyl peroxide + aromatic tertiary amine
free radicals (break resin C=C bonds)
• light curing:
camphorquinone + blue light (430-490 nm)
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38
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advantage of light cure acrylic

A
extended working time
ie on-demand set
• less finishing
• immediate finishing
• less waste
• higher filler levels
(not mixing two pastes)
• less porosity
(not mixing two paste
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39
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what is depth of cure

A
the depth at which the composite
resin polymerises sufficiently,
such that its hardness is about
half that of the cured surface
2mm
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40
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comparison of:
conventional
microfine
hybrid

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Conventional:
– strong but problems with finishing and staining due to soft resins and hard particles
• Microfine:
– smaller particles - smoother surface better aesthetics
for longer period
– but inferior mechanical properties (Elastic limit &
Young’s Modulus
hybrid - improved filler loading and coupling agents have
led to improvement in mechanical properties

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41
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factors affecting wear of composite

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filler material
• particle size distribution
• filler loading
• resin formulation
• coupling agent
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42
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properties of composite

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-abrasion resistance
-Thermal Conductivity
• low – which is good
-Thermal Expansion coefficient
- high - which is poor
(NB for composite: 28 ppm/ 0C
enamel: 11.4 ppm/ 0C
dentine: 8.3 ppm/ 0C)
Thermal Conductivity
• low – which is good
-bond to tooth
-aesthetic
-radiopaque
-handling/viscocity
-smooth finish
-NOT anticariogenic
-low setting shrinkage
-biocompatible

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43
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amalgam powder contents

liquid content

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Silver, Tin- intermetallic compound Ag3Sn
- g phase, reacts with Hg liquid to form amalgam
• Copper- increases strength & hardness
• Zn - scavenger during production - preferentially
oxidises & slag formed / removed - some zinc free
• Hg in powder - (few materials)
– “pre-amalgamated” alloys - react faster

-liquid - mercury

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44
Q

name 2 types of amalgam particles

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lathe cut
– coarse, medium, fine
– formed by filing ingots
• spherical, spheroidal
– range of particle sizes
– formed by spraying molten
metal into inert atmosphere
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45
Q

amalgam reaction

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Ag3Sn + Hg –> Ag3Sn + Ag2Hg3 + Sn7Hg9

gamma gamma gamma 1 gamma 2

46
Q

properties of gamma/gamma 1/gamma 2

A
g good strength &amp;
corrosion resistance
• g1 good corrosion
resistance
• g2 weak and poor corrosion
resistance
47
Q

describe the issues with zinc

A

interaction of zinc with saliva / blood -
Zn + H2O ZnO + H2
• bubbles of H2 formed within amalgam
– pressure build up causes expansion
– downward pressure cause pulpal pain
– upward - restoration sitting proud of surface
• Hence zinc-free materials

48
Q

name some properties of amalgam

A
Strength
– generally consider compressive but others
important
– early (1hr) - Traditional materials, poor(ish)
– late (> 24hrs) - OK
– see also comparison later
• Abrasion Resistance - high, suitable for posterior teeth/too high for deciduous
-3x thermal expansion of tooth
-high thermal conductivity
-no bond to tooth
Aesthetics - poor
• Radiopaque - yes
• Anticariogenic - no
• Smooth surface - yes, if polished well,
may deteriorate over time
• Setting shrinkage - modern materials
tend to have net overall shrinkage
49
Q

factors decreasing strength of amalgam

A
undermixing
• too high Hg content after condensation
• too low condensation pressure
• slow rate of packing
– increments do not bond
• corrosion
50
Q

what is creep

A

When a material is repeatedly stressed
for long periods at low stress levels ie
stress below elastic limit, it may flow,
resulting in permanent deformation

51
Q

ADV of spherical particles

A
less Hg required
• higher tensile strength
• higher early compressive strength
• less sensitive to condensation
• easier to carve
52
Q

name 2 types of copper enriched amalgam

A

dispersion modified

single composition

53
Q

dispersion modified copper enriched amalgam

benefits

A

originally Ag-Cu spheres + conventional lathe cut alloy
(now some single composition dispersed alloys - spheres & lathe
cut particle same composition)
• originally thought spherical particles would act as
strengthening agent, but
• increased copper content gave beneficial modifications
to setting reaction

54
Q

setting reaction of dispersion modified

A
  • g + Hg g + g1 + g2

- g2 + Ag-Cu Cu6Sn5 + g1

55
Q

benefits of copper enriched

A

Higher early strength
• Less creep
• Higher corrosion resistance
• Increased durability of margins

56
Q

setting reaction of single composition

A

Ag-Sn-Cu + Hg Ag-Sn-Cu + g1 + Cu6Sn5

57
Q

what is a stress concentration point in an endo file

A

Abrupt changes in the geometric shape of a file that leads to a higher stress at that point

58
Q

what is strain

A

the change in dimension over the original (deformation)

59
Q

what is the elastic limit

A

A set value representing the maximal strain that when applied to a file, allows the file to return to original dimensions

60
Q

what is plastic deformation

A

Permanent bond displacement occurring when elastic limit exceeded

61
Q

what is plastic limit

A

the point at which a plastic deformed fine breaks

62
Q

what is cyclic fatigue

A

Freely rotating in a curvature
•Generation of tension/compression cycles
•Cyclic fatigue
•Failure

Tension

63
Q

what is work hardening

A

Strengthening of a metal by plastic deformation
•Crystal structure dislocation
•Dislocations interact and create obstructions in crystal lattice
•Resistance to dislocation formation develops
•Observed work hardening

64
Q

sodium hypochlorite - which ions predominate at different pH - neutral/acid and alkaline

A

NaOCl ionises in water into NA+ and the hypochlorite ion, OCl-
•Establishes equilibrium with hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
•Acid/Neutral HOCl predominates
•pH 9 and above OCl- predominates
•HOCl is responsible for antibacterial activity

65
Q

factors important for NaOCl function

A
Concentration 
•Volume 
•Contact 
•Mechanical agitation 
•Exchange
66
Q

how to remove smear layer

A

17% EDTA
•10% Citric Acid
•MTAD (Mixture of a Tetracycline isomer, an Acid, and a Detergent
•Sonic and Ultrasonic irrigation

67
Q

what is in GP

A

20% Gutta-percha
•65% Zinc Oxide
•10% Radiopacifiers
•5% Plasticizers

68
Q

constituents of green stick

A

carnauba/stearic acid/wax/talc

69
Q

2 types of imp material

A

MUCOSTATIC:
(eg zinc oxide eugenol, low viscosity alginates)
- fluid materials that displace the soft tissues slightly
- ie give an impression of the undisplaced mucosa.

MUCOCOMPRESSIVE
eg impression compound, high viscosity alginates/elastomers)
- viscous materials that record an impression of the mucosa under load
ie give impression of displaced soft tissue.

70
Q

components of alginate

A
Component % Function
Salt of alginic acid - 12% reacts with Ca ions
(eg Na alginate)
Calcium sulphate - 12% provides Ca ions
Trisodium phosphate -  2% delays gel formation
Filler - 70% cohesion, strength
modifiers, - small improve surface,
flavourings - taste,
chemical indicators - pH colour change
71
Q

ideal partial denture alloy properties

A
rigid (YM)
strong (UTS, EL)
hard
ductile
precise casting (shrinkage)
melting point (investment material)
density
72
Q

4 examples of partial denture alloys

A

ADA Type IV Gold

  • White Gold (Ag-Pd)
  • Co-Cr
  • Titanium
73
Q

type IV gold composition

A
Au (60-70%) 65%
Zn (1-2%) 2%
Cu (11-16%) 14%
Ag (4-20%) 14%
Pd (0-5%) 3%
Pt (0-4%) 2%
74
Q

effect of copper as alloying element with gold

A

1) solid solution in all proportions
2) solution hardening
3) order hardening - if 40-80% Gold
and correct heat treatment
4) reduced melting point
5) no coring - solidus close to liquidus
6) imparts red colour (if sufficient quantity)
7) reduces density

75
Q

effect of silver as alloying element with gold

A

1) solid solution in all proportions
2) solution hardening
3) precipitation hardening with COPPER
& heat treatment
4) can allow tarnishing
5) molten silver absorbs gas (e.g. CO2)
6) whitens alloy - compensation for
copper

76
Q

effect of platinum as alloying element with gold

A

1) solid solution with Gold
2) solution hardening
3) fine grain structure
4) coring can occur
(wide Liquidus - Solidus gap

77
Q

composition of CoCr

A
Co (35-65%) 54%
Cr (25-30%) 25%
Ni (0-30%) 15%
Mo (5-6%) 5%
C (0.2–0.4%) 0.4%
78
Q

CoCr properties as partial denture alloy

A
much harder than Gold
* wear in mouth better
* finishing/polishing time
consuming
Elongation : 4%
* low ductility
* work hardens rapidly
* adjustment difficult
* precision casting
79
Q

Definition:
Elastic limit
ductility

A

EL - maximum stress without plastic
deformation

Ductility - amount of plastic deformation
prior to fracture (ie measure of
the extent that a material can be
shaped/manipulated = (y-x)%

80
Q

In alloys, how do crystals grows

A

-Atoms at these sites act
as nuclei of crystallisation
-Crystals grow to form dendrites (3D branched
lattice network)
-Crystals (or GRAINS) grow until they impinge
on other crystals
-Region where grains make contact is called
GRAIN BOUNDARY

81
Q

what are equi-axed grains

A

if crystal growth of equal dimension in

each direction – EQUI-AXED grains

82
Q
  • what is quenching and what effect does it have on grains

- what effect does slow cooling have on grains

A
fast cooling (QUENCHING):-
-more nuclei
-small fine grains
slow cooling :-
-few nuclei
-large coarse grains
83
Q

what is a grain

A

Grains:
- each grain is a single crystal (lattice)
with atoms orientated in given directions
(Dendrites)

84
Q

what is grain boundary

A

Grain boundary:
- change in orientation of the crystal
planes (impurites concentrate here)

85
Q

what are dislocations

-what is slip

A

Dislocations are imperfections/defects in
the crystal lattice
-SLIP is due to Propagation of Dislocations
and involves rupture of only a few bonds at
a time

86
Q

what factors can impede the movement of dislocations

A
INCREASES
 elastic limit
 UTS
 hardness
DECREASES
 ductility
 impact resistance
87
Q

what is cold working

-effect

A

working done at LOW TEMPERATURE
(ie below recrystallisation temperature)
-causes SLIP – so dislocations collect at
grain boundaries

modifies grain structure:
 higher
-Elastic Limit
-UTS
-hardness
-
lower
-ductility
-impact strength
-lower corrosion resistance
88
Q

what is annealing

A
heating metal (or alloy) so that
greater thermal vibrations allows
migration of atoms
(ie re-arrangement of atoms)
-residual stress eliminated
89
Q

definition

  • phase
  • solution
A

PHASE - physically distinct homogeneous
structure (can have more than one component)
SOLUTION - homogeneous mixture at an
atomic scale

90
Q

on crystallisation, what 3 forms can alloys be in

A

ON CRYSTALLISATION, metals may :-
– a) be insoluble, no common lattice - 2 phases
– b) form intermetallic compound with specific
chemical formulation (eg Ag3Sn)
OR
– c) be SOLUBLE and form a SOLID SOLUTION,
ie form common lattice… 3 types of solid solution.

91
Q

what is a sustitutional solid solution

  • random
  • ordered
A
Substitutional
atoms of one metal replace the other metal in the
crystal lattice/grain.
- A. RANDOM:- metal atoms similar in:-
SIZE, VALENCY, CRYSTAL STRUCTURE (eg fcc)
eg AuAg, AuCu
– B. ORDERED:- metal atoms in regular
lattice arrangement, conditions as above
92
Q

what is interstitial solid solution

A
  1. Interstitial
    – atoms markedly different in size
    – smaller atoms located in spaces in lattice/grain
    structure of larger atom (eg Fe-C)
93
Q

on a phase diagram, what does the liquidus and solidus represent

A

LIQUIDUS
line representing the temperatures which different
alloy compositions begin to crystallise
SOLIDUS
line representing the temperatures which different
alloy compositions have completely crystallised

94
Q

what does rapid cooling of a molten alloy cause

A

RAPID COOLING of MOLTEN ALLOY
prevents atoms diffusing through lattice
-causes CORING
as composition varies throughout grain.

95
Q

what does coring leave an alloy susceptible to

A

CORING:
may reduce corrosion resistance of the
solid form of alloy

96
Q

what is homogenous annealing

-why is it completed below recrystallisation temperature

A

HOMOGENISING ANNEAL
-once solid cored alloy formed
REHEAT to allow atoms to diffuse and so cause
grain composition to become homogeneous
NOTE: keep below recrystallisation temperature,
otherwise grains altered

97
Q

why are alloy inherintly more # resistant that metal

A

More energy/force is needed for the defect to
overcome the different-sized atoms, and move along
lattice to the grain boundary.
-Hence, it requires greater stress to move dislocations
in a solid solution – making alloys inherently more
fracture resistant (ie stronger) than metals

98
Q

why do alloys forming an ordered solid solution have better properties, what are they

A
Alloys forming an ORDERED SOLID
SOLUTION (atoms distributed at specific
lattice sites) have a distorted grain
structure (eg Au-Cu)
which IMPEDES dislocation movement and
so improves mechanical properties (EL,
UTS, hardness)
99
Q

Iron is allotropic, what does this mean

-what temperature do these occur

A

Allotropic - undergoes TWO solid state
phase changes with temperature.
(1) Temp. > 1400 C
BCC lattice structure; low Carbon solubility (0.05%)
(2) 900 < Temp. < 1400 C
FCC lattice; higher Carbon solubility (2%)
(3) Temp < 900 C: as (1)

100
Q

definition of

  • austentite
  • ferrite
  • cementite
  • pearlite
A
AUSTENITE: interstitial solid solution, FCC;
exists at high temp (ie >720 0C)
FERRITE: very dilute solid solution;
exists at low temp
CEMENTITE: Fe3C ; exists at low temp
PEARLITE: Eutectoid mixture of
Ferrite and Cementite
101
Q

how is martensite produced

A

quenching of austenite (fast cooling)

102
Q

what does slow cooling of austenite produce

A

pearlite

103
Q

composition of stainless steel

-how much chromium (%) must be in the alloy to be classed as stainless

A

iron/nickel/chromium/carbon

13% chromium

104
Q

purpose of chromium in stainless steel

A
lowers Austenite to Martensite temperature
\: lowers Austenite to Martensite rate
\: decreases % carbon at which Eutectoid
formed
\: corrosion resistance
105
Q

purpose of nickel in SS

A

lowers Austenite to Martensite transition
temperature
- improves UTS
- improves corrosion resistance

106
Q

uses of austenitic SS

A
  1. dental instrument (not cutting edge)
  2. wires - ortho
  3. denture bases
107
Q

composition of SS for ortho wire

A

18% Chromium
8% Nickel
0.1% Carbon
74% Iron

108
Q

requirement for ortho wires (properties)

A

high springiness ( EL / YM) (IE undergo large deflections without permanent
deformation)
• stiffness (YM) - depends on required force for tooth movement
• high ductility - bending without fracture
• easily joined without impairing properties - soldered, welded
• corrosion resistant
Springiness ( EL / YM)-Ability of a material to undergo large deflections (to form arc) without
permanent deformation (ie it returns to its
original shape)

109
Q

how does weld decay occur and at what temperature

-effect

A
Occurs between 500 - 900 0C
Chromium carbides precipitate at
grain boundaries
-alloy becomes brittle
• less chromium in central region of
solid solution
• more susceptible to corrosion
110
Q

how to minimise weld decay

A
Low carbon content steels - expensive
2. Stabilised stainless steel
- contain small quantities of
titanium or niobium
- forms carbides preferentially
- not at grain boundaries
111
Q

how are enamel crystalites deposited in relation to ameloblast membrane

A

Crystallite orientation is determined during enamel formation

Crystallites are deposited at right angles to ameloblast membrane