DMS summary - impression materials Flashcards
What type of impression material is alginate
Irreversible hydrocolloid
What is the reversible hydrocolloid called
agar
What is the composition of alginate
salt of alginic acid calcium sulphate trisodium phosphate filler modifiers flavourings chemical indications
What is the function of calcium sulphate
provides calcium ions
What is the function of trisodium phosphate in alginate
delays gel formation
What is filler for in alginate
strength
What are the two states of alginate
sol
gel
What are the useful properties of alginate
Non toxic and non irritant
Has okay flow
Nearly elastic
What are the not so useful properties of alginate
Poor flow
Prone to dimensional change
Poor tear strength
What is the word for release of water
syneresis
What is the word for release of water
imbibition
How are elastomers formed
cross linking
What are the types of elastomers
polysulphide
silicones
polyethers
What type of impression material is PVS
additional curing silicone
What are the properties of silicones
Dimensionally stable Hydrophobic Variety of consistencies Can be messy to use Very accurate