Final Revision Flashcards
Do we prefer restorative material core with or without a post?
without a post b/c no further structure is removed
For which teeth does the restorative material core without a post, works best and why?
best for molars b/c of large pulp chamber space where core material will be placed
but for premolars and anteriors as well
Core retention can be obtained using:
undercuts slots grooves boxes pulp chamber !! root canals !! pins bonding
Core definition:
= center/base of a structure
- restores sufficient coronal anatomy of a vital or endo treated tooth
When is the choice of core not important?
where there is substantial residual coronal dentin
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When we should use a post? (indications)
- if only 1 cavity wall is remaining./less than 2 axial cavity walls or if there are no cavity walls
- if teeth are used as RPD abutments
- a wall less than 2 mm thickness (not consider as wall)- 1 mm
- when the residual tooth structure is not enough to retain the core/ to retain a core in a tooth with extensive loss of coronal tooth structure !!!! it should be used only if there are no other options to retain a core
- if high tooth length over bone crest
- if less than half of the residual tooth
- for retention of core
- Premolars: small pulp chamber so require more often a post than molars
- Molars: post placed in largest and straightest canal, not used that often
- Anteriors: when there is thin remaining tooth structure after RCT and crown prep, they have small pulp chambers so need posts (not enough R and retention)
- lateral forces and teeth positions are another reason to know when a post is needed
- determined by the remaining coronal tooth structure and the functional tooth requirements
- posts do not make the roots/teeth stronger !!!!!!!
When you should consider a core ‘a build up’?
when it contributes to the strength and retention of a crown preparation
When you should consider a core ‘a filler’?
when it alters the shape of the prep in order to eliminate undercuts
Characteristics of the ideal core material:
stable in wet env easily manipulated rapid, hard set for immediate crown prep high compressive and tensile strength high modulus of elasticity (rigid) high fracture toughness inert (no corrosion) cariostatic properties (inhibit the formation of dental caries) biocompatible cheap
Core material examples:
composite resin, amg, resin-modified glass ionomer, glass ionomer
ADV Vs DISADV of Composite Resin:
ADV:
strong, used in thinner sections than AMG, fast-setting, doesn’t contain mercury, aesthetic, doesn’t always need matrix placement, can bond to most of the current post systems, can be dual-cured or self-cured, better bonding if resin luting cements are used, different delivery systems, different consistencies, can be used as a luting cement and core material at the SAME TIME, can be bonded
DISADV:
high technique sensitivity (shrinks), difficult isolation for deep cavities, same color with tooth and core so difficult to distinguish between them, incompatible with ZOE sealer, many adhesive systems incompatible with dual or self cured composites, relies on multi-stage dentin bonding requiring effective isolation
ADV Vs DISADV of Amalgam:
ADV:
not technique sensitive, strong, good sealing (no shrinkage), CAN BE BONDED, contrast with tooth (can distinguish them)
DISADV:
best to set 24h before tooth prep, weak in thin section, not aesthetic, contains mercury
Recommendations of Composite Resin Vs Amalgam:
Composite Resin:
for all teeth, for interim restoration (provisional use) - takes longer than amg, material of choice, post cementing, core build up, cementing of restoration
Amalgam:
for posteriors, for interim restoration (provisional use), for pin retention (avoid it), for long term use, core build up
Resin-modified glass ionomer ADV Vs DISADV:
ADV:
bonds with tooth, stronger than GIC, light cured - adv when you use it as a base (not for metal restorations), FLUORIDE RELEASE, biocompatible, replaces many GICs today
DISADV:
weaker than AMG and composite, ABSORBS WATER and swells leading to porcelain crack
Recommendations for Resin-modified glass ionomer Vs Glass ionomer
filler Vs build up core?
useful FILLERS but not as core build up materials
Glass ionomer ADV Vs DISADV:
ADV:
bonds with tooth, FLUORIDE RELEASE
DISADV:
weak material, tends to crack, radiolucent, little improvement in physical properties
Nayyar core:
for posterior teeth and badly broken down teeth needs 2-4 mm coronal GP removal used with cuspal coverage condensation of AMG into canal orifices alternative to post
Endocrown:
ceramic restoration and then bond it not for long term high technique sensitive no need for post and core keep enamel in order to bond alternative to post
Types of post:
active/passive, parallel/tapered, prefabricated/custom-made, metal/fiber/zirconium
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Ideal post properties:
biocompatible, cheap, radiopaque, aesthetic, similar mechanical properties to dentin, retrievable, resistant to fracture, not technique sensitive, min prep required for post space
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Active Vs Passive posts:
Active:
= engages with the root dentin via threads and gain retention from this (act like screws)
-more retentive than passive posts (most retentive system we have)
-no longer recommended b/c they cause high stresses into the root and microcracks leading to root fracture!!
-should be used to short roots
Passive:
= sits in the prepared canal space without engaging with the dentin
-for retention
-retained by luting agent
-more favorable stress distribution when post is situated passively !!!!
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Parallel Vs Tapered posts:
Parallel:
- more retentive
- induce less stress to the root due to less wedging effect so less risk of root fracture
- require more dentin removal so higher risk of perforation
Tapered:
-for thin roots and delicate morphology teeth !!!!!!!!
-most systems combine both of them together
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Custom-made posts DISADV Vs ADV Pre-fabricated posts:
Custom-made posts: (cast)
-more conservative most of the times
DISADV
-requires 2 appointments (temporization and laboratory fees)
-temporary crowns/posts are ineffective in preventing contamination of the RC b/w visits
-expensive
-leak a lot
-higher chance of mistakes since more appointments
Pre-fabricated posts: ADV -1 appointment -cheaper -easier -many different sizes and materials available -used to avoid core decementation
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Custom-made posts/cores indications:
- when multiple teeth require posts
- when tooth is misaligned (achieves proper alignment with adjacent teeth)
- for tapered roots and roots with substantial concavities (mandibular I and maxillary P1)
- oval shape RC (pre-fabricated are for round shapes)
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Metal posts:
- made of stainless steel, NiCr, Ti alloys
- very rigid and strong (to transfer all forces to the RC)
- better retention of cement and core material
- provide channels for cement to escape during cementation
- Ti posts are less prone to corrosion but they are hard to detect on radiographs due to similar radiodensity to GP
- if they deform, they cause stress and then can cause root fracture
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Fiber posts:
-we always use resin cements to place these posts
2 types:
1. Carbon fiber posts:
ADV:
-similar modulus of elasticity with dentin so forces are distributed more evenly in the root, reducing the risk of root fractures SAME
DISADV:
-dark, non-aesthetic OPPOSITE, hard to mask and unsuitable for use under ceramic restorations
2. Glass fiber posts: ADV: -similar modulus of elasticity with dentin so forces are distributed more evenly in the root, reducing the risk of root fractures SAME -aesthetic OPPOSITE -allows bonding to post to resin cement -easy to retrieve by drilling DISADV: -TECHNIQUE SENSITIVE -debonding is complicated -because the modulus of elasticity and flexural strength are similar to that of dentine, occlusal load may result in flexure, micro-movement and subsequently leakage, secondary caries and loss of the restoration (this risk is reduced if sufficient ferrule present)
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Zirconium posts:
ADV:
aesthetic
high strength to bending forces
DISADV:
- rigid and hard -> may cause root fractures
- doesn’t bond well with core material
- not recommended for posteriors b/c of higher occlusal forces !!!
- retrieval of fractured zirconium post is difficult
Mr Plingos never used them
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Principles of posts:
length (where retention comes from)
apical seal
diameter
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Post Apical seal:
- determines length
- if post too long for retention then you will lose apical seal
- no leakage at 4 mm of apical seal
- more leakage and post-treatment periapical lesions when less than 3 mm of GP was left
- leave 4-5 mm space at least, for GP
best: 5 mm
worst: 4 mm (NOT 3 mm)
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Post Length:
- where retention comes from
- ideal post length: 2/3 the length of the root OR at least equal to the clinical crown of the tooth; OR at least half the length of root in bone
- length and shape of root determines the length of the post
- length of the post should not compromise the minimum adequate apical seal
- the greater the length the better the retention and better stress/force of distribution (if post too long for retention then you will lose apical seal)
- when root short or curved not able to use long post
- molars with short roots more than one post with shorter length will provide additional retention
- shorter posts may increase the possibility of root fractures due to stress concentration on the gingival margin
-rely more on the post length than the cementation, since the bonding inside the canal is not predictable
4-5 mm rule for apical GP works for:
for all teeth except Molars
Molar posts should not extend more than 7 mm apical to the canal orifice at the base of the pulp chamber, therefore this rule is not for molars
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Posts should:
be as long as possible
extend to GP w/o voids
-bearing in mind the root length and root morphology - root concavities and curvatures (limitations) and without compromising the apical seal of GP !!!!!!
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Post Diameter:
- shouldn’t exceed 1/3 of root diameter !!!!
- as diameter increases, stress in the root increases and fracture resistance decreases due to unnecessary removal of dentin and root weakening (so the larger diameter the more removal of dentin; and we don’t want thin walls)
- post tip diameter shouldn’t exceed 1 mm (not for any tooth; it depends)
The thicker the post:
the less flexible, the more inside the forces are transmitted
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Post complications:
core decementation vertical root fracture post fracture post/core decementation root perforation root concavities
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Core decementation:
= not correctly bonded to rest of the structure and it came off
solution: longer post for better retention, pre fabricated b/c cements break easily
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Vertical root fracture:
thick and very long/large post
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Post fracture:
very thin post and probably not good ferral effect so forces are transmitted to post and loss of proprioreception and also a different material was used than what was necessary
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Post/core decementation:
not good/lack of ferral effect and cementation procedure went wrong so the post didn’t fit the space correctly
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Why did root perforations happen?
not following the RC anatomy and going straight to the bifurcation area
-the worst you can make to a tooth
Root concavities: Which roots to avoid?
mesial roots of lower M and buccal roots of upper M
b/c their root surfaces facing the furcation are common sites for perforations
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How to prepare space for post?
by removal of GP by thermal, mechanical or use of solvents
then prepare the dentinal walls
What is the first step of RCT?
final coronal restoration to prevent re-infection
prevent bacteria from re-entering the RC
Which technique for the removal of GP is the best and why?
thermal removal b/c it removes only GP, NOT dentin
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Thermal removal of GP process:
- heated instrument with desired length is inserted into GP to soften it and remove it
- radiograph used for correct dimension measurement and a rubber stop to mark the length
- heat plugger used for vertical compaction of the softened GP
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Mechanical removal of GP adv and disadv:
process:
- efficient and most common method
- can result in the most damage to the tooth -> root weakening, periodontium damage, root perforation
process:
- use of non-end cutting drill to remove GP
- smallest size of drill GG used first to reduce the risk of overheating and the risk of cutting away root dentin to one side of the canal
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GG drill sizes Vs Peeso Reamer sizes Vs Tungsten Carbide round bur sizes:
GG drill sizes:
2,3,4
-their edge doesn’t cut, only cut the at the sides
Reamer sizes:
4,5,6
Tungsten Carbide round bur sizes:
not FG 4-8
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Use of solvents for removal of GP:
- to soften the GP use of Eucalyptus oil, oil of turpentine and chloroform(-> toxic and carcinogenic)
- DISADV: difficult to control the depth of GP softening and risk of potential leakage to the periradicular tissues
- used to repeat a RCT, not for RC preparation
- avoided
Why do we need clean (not disinfected, but clean) walls?
B/c we want to bond
-if there’s even a little saliva or blood it wont bond well
The post drill should only be used:
- to REMOVE any minor amounts of DENTIN which prevent the complete seating of an appropriately selected diameter of post
- WITHOUT heavy apical or lateral FORCES
- should NOT be used to remove GP
- included with prefabricated post kits
- should not change anatomy of the canal
When are Endo files used in canal prep?
after GP removal to ensure a round prep
The post should provide adequate retention of the core and crown primarily … and secondarily by …?
primarily: through its adequate length
secondarily by: the use of adhesive techniques
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What are the types of cements we have?
conventional or adhesive cements
temporary or definitive cements
Which are adhesive cements?
light cure resin dual cure resin self cure resin self etch resin => cements
Which are conventional cements?
zinc phosphate zinc polycarboxylate GIC resin-modified glass ionomer ZOE (temporary) => cements
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temporary Vs definitive cements:
temporary cements =allows restoration to be removed after assessment of its performance
definitive cements =restoration must be destroyed to be removed (permanently on the tooth)
What are the cautions that we need to take into account when using temporary cements?
- restoration not easily removed
- restoration may DISLODGE
- pt may not return for permanent cementation
- to avoid with single unit restorations the risk of ingestion or inhalation
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How to choose a cement?
it depends on 2 things:
- requirements of the MATERIAL
- retentiveness of the prep and restoration (TOOTH)
DO NOT USE A STRONGER CEMENT IF YOU DO NOT NEED TO
Conventional cements Vs Adhesive cements Indications:
Conventional cements = retained in tooth by friction (adhesive, by bonding)
- retentive conventional castings: ex: pfm, bridges, metal inlays/onlays
- metal pre-fabricated or cast posts
- retentive tooth colored restorations
Adhesive cements:
- all ceramic restorations requiring adhesive bonding
ex: feldspathic, porcelain veneers, inlays/onlays - non-retentive conventional castings ex: pfm
- resin bonded bridges ex: maryland
- posts of any type (better to avoid doing the conventional way with posts)
- non-retentive natural tooth colored restorations
ex: zirconium oxide or lithium disilicate crowns - > all these you can cement, you can bond
for non-retentive preps you go for the strongest cement, so conventional resin cements
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Characteristic of conventional cements Vs adhesive cements:
conventional cements:
- ionic
- susceptible to acid attack
- more soluble in oral environment so can get easier carries
- less mechanical properties
- when proper isolation can’t be achieved, these are recommended
adhesive cements:
- more technique sensitive
- more difficult to use
- more difficult to clean up (tooth colored so difficult to see)
- more expensive
- more difficult to remove
- more time consuming
- need good isolation
- MORE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES since resins have more fillers so they are stronger
- bonding so better retention
- increase the R of post and tooth from fracture
- LESS SOLUBLE IN ORAL CAVITY
Cementation process:
hydrofluoric acid then silane primer then on bonding cement
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Zinc Phosphate cement:
-conventional cement
-low film thickness (25μm) !!!!!!!!!!
-easy clean up of excess cement
-good working time that can easily manipulated
-safe to use, it won’t kill the pulp (only bacteria kill the pulp)
-acidic cement (less than phosphoric acid)
-not toxic
-a little pulp irritation on placement but it is reversible
-used for inlays/onlays, crowns and bridges
• Very long successful track record
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Zinc Polycarboxylate cement:
- conventional cement
- weaker cement
- more biocompatible
- low working time
- more difficult to clean up than ZnPO3
- less irritating to the pulp
- thicker consistency during mixing
- more difficult to use than ZnPO3
- used for metal restorations, covers the pfm, for retentive restorations of crowns and bridges (not for single crowns or less retentive preps, not on an old ceramic restoration or transparent restorative)
What is the result if the cement’s thickness is high?
/What is the result if the cement starts setting quickly?
restoration won’t sit properly
Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) :
- conventional cement
- biocompatible
- chemical bonding to dentin
- hydrophilic (adaptation to dentin)
- fluoride release (need of F in mouth to take it and then release it)
- stronger than ZnPO3 and Zn polycarboxylate
- should be protected from water for at least 10 min
- no indication that is improving caries resistance
- more soluble and weaker than RMGI cement
(indicated for: luting, base, fissure sealing, restorative fillings prior to crown prep and fillings)
Resin cements:
= composite resins
- bonding to tooth same as restorative composite resins
- different polymerization
- low viscosity
- more technique sensitive
- more difficult to use
- more difficult to clean up (tooth colored so difficult to see)
- more expensive
- more difficult to remove
- more time consuming
- need good isolation
- more flowable than most cements
- dual, self and light cure-> ONLY FOR THIN PORCELAIN VENEERS
- require a bonding agent (any)
Adhesive cements Vs Resin cements:
same properties except:
- mode of polymerization
- viscosity
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What are the 5 classes of adhesion?
ETCH AND RINSE:
• 3 step: acid etching, primer and bonding resin (separate and individual solutions)
-BETTER -> for direct restorations
-DUAL CURE (ADV)
-The 1st hydrophilic dentin bonding agents
-compatible to dentin
-process:
1. phosphoric acid (rinse it off)
2. then apply hydrophilic primer
3. filled/unfilled resin bonding agent containing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers
• 2 step: acid etching and primer with bonding resin in a single bottle
-completely etching enamel and dentin with phosphoric acid
SELF ETCH: •2 step: 2 bottles: Self Priming Etchant /Self Etching Primer and Bonding Resin -primer and acid etch in 1 bottle, and bonding resin -DUAL CURE activator (ADV) -best for indirect restorations or posts -can use selective etch -ex: MILD ETCHING (not complete etch) -best out of all self etch systems
•1 step: all in 1 bottle (UNIVERSAL - primer, acid etch and bonding resin)
- easier for the dentist to use
- total etch using a phosphoric acid and then apply the universal adhesive OR selective etch step
- you might also not use phosphoric acid at all
- used for indirect restorations or direct restorations
•1 step: mixing 2 or 3 components only prior to the clinical application
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Why is 3 step etch and rinse adhesive better than 2 step etch and rinse adhesive?
- it results in better laboratory and clinical performance
- with 2 step you put hydrophilics in the same bottle with hydrophobics which is not good; they are not compatible with each other
DISADV: more difficult to use, expensive, more time consuming
ADV: But better dentistry with these
3 step etch and rinse adhesive process:
- phosphoric acid 32-38% to remove smear layer (microretentive pattern)
- rinse (to remove it)
- decalcify enamel and dentin and expose collagen fibrils
- then primer containing reactive hydrophilic monomers in ethanol or acetone or water, is used to penetrate into dentinal tubuli to replace what was etched to create hybrid layer (hydrophobic)
- a non-solvated unfilled/filled resin bonding agent contains hydrophobic monomers such as Bis-GMA, combined with hydrophilic molecules such as HEMA
composite resin cement
————————————-bonded
adhesive - hydrophobic resin unfilled
————————————-bonded
hybrid layer
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dentin
Self etch Vs Etch and rinse techniques:
Etch and rinse:
- aggressive etching / harsh etching process
- penetrates tubuli so can cause post operative sensitivity
- dissolves/removes smear layer
- dissolves hydroxyapatite crystals in collagen network
- exposes intertubular and peritubular collagen
- opens tubules
- decreases surface-free energy
Self etch:
- doesn’t dissolve/remove smear layer
- no opening of dentinal tubuli
- movement of dentinal fluid in dentinal tubules is prevented so
- minimal risk of post operative sensitivity
- hydroxyapatite crystals remain in collagen network thus prevents hydrolysis
- weaker bond than E+R, causing the composite to separate from enamel
what’s stopping the composite from getting close to the tooth?
smear layer
Resin-modified glass ionomer cement =
light cured GIC
- better aesthetics
- easier process
- better binding to composite
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Etch and rinse Vs Self etch approach:
Etch and rinse:
- 2 step don’t contain a final hydrophobic bonding agent layer; they contain solvents and hydrophilic components from the primer that are mixed with the hydrophobic monomers from the bonding agent
- only 1 bottle containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic so total=hydrophilic
- then it becomes hydrophobic after the evaporation of the solvent
- the hydrophobic monomers from bonding agent and hydrophilic components from primer MIXED together
- hydrophilicity goes together with acidity which make it quickly to degrade thus FASTER DEGRADATION IN MOUTH
- mixing chemistries together so not so good
- easy and fast (single purpose)
Self etch:
- no etching or rinsing needed
- smear layer is not removed
- both interaction of dentin and etching of enamel depend on pH OF THE ADHESIVE which is an important parameter for these adhesives
- etching of enamel not adequate
- more superficial interaction of dentin and smear layer
What is the result of curing before placing the restoration?
it may create problems, such as pulling of the bonding agent
-getting it cured and then not letting the restoration sit properly
1 step self etch adhesives DISADV:
- very acidic and very hydrophilic even after light curing, they behave as semipermeable membranes
- water tree formation: water from dentin will penetrate the adhesive, b/w composite and adhesive will destroy the bond quickly
- very fast water degradation due to hydrophilicity
- INCOMPATIBLE TO SELF CURE RESINS
- hydrolyze fast in the bottle b/c they are hydrophilic so be careful
Universal characteristics, adv, disadv:
- 1 bottle self etch adhesive
- with/without etching, contains acidic monomers
- direct and indirect restorations
- with/without light curing
- for all substrates - contain silane primer and MDP-10(it protects protein metalloproteinases)
- mild etching
- contain amine free dual cure activator
adv:
- easy to use
- better than the first 1 step self etch system
disadv: NO FORMULATION CHANGE that solves the problems of the 1 step self etch adhesives
- nanoleakage (=water coming out of dentin, existing b/w tooth and composite)
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Acidity of self - etch systems (pH) - 4 types:
- mild etching: pH > 2.5
- moderate etching: pH approx 2
- aggressive etching: pH 1-2
- very aggressive etching pH < or equal to 1
-we don’t use strong self etch systems, we use mild etching
What happens when we apply phosphoric acid to dentin?
once it is applied it reacts with calcium of hydroxyapatite and creates CaPO4 ions and some hydroxyl ions. then rinse with water and the ions are gone. decalcified hydroxyapatite ready to accept the dentine
When pH is < 2:
- hydroxyapatite demineralization
- collagen fibrils exposed
- incorporation of instable CaPO4 that are not rinsed away (unstable in water env)
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When pH is > or equal to 2:
- mild (acid) etching system
- protection of collagen due to maintenance of hydroxyapatite
- ionic interaction with hydroxyapatite
- can get chemical bond
- high stability of dentin bond
- inadequate bond to enamel (insufficient etching)
- selective etch: a separate etching step of enamel is greatly improving the bond !!!!!!!!!!
What are the 2 types of resin cements?
conventional resin cements
self-etch / self-adhesive resin cements
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conventional resin cements Vs self-etch/-adhesive resin cements:
conventional resin cements:
- require an etch and rinse or self etch bonding agent (SELF ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENTS DO NOT)
- bond to tooth structure (SELF ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENTS DO NOT)
- they come in dual cure, light cure, self cure (SELF ADHESIVE RESINS ONLY DUAL CURE)
- usually in multiple shades (SELF ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENTS DO NOT)
- better mechanical properties
- solubility best given with conventional resin cements
- may have water soluble try-in pastes (important in single unit veneers)
- for non-retentive preparations
self-etch/-adhesive resin cements:
- do not require the use of bonding agent so super easy to use
- not a big selection of shades (1 or 2)
- no need for bonding on tooth b/c phosphoric acid is grafted in resin cement
- usually dual cure
- are acidic and contain hydrophilic primers in the cement/composite (they are supposed to be acidic after they set)
- contain MDP-10 (CONVENTIONAL RESINS DO NOT)
- similar or slightly higher than conventional resin cements (strengthwise)
- they adhere to tooth structure
- similar to self etch 1 step systems
-both should be compare to their uses and their strengths
How much of a remaining thickness of dentin we need to place a cement?
- If the remaining thickness of dentin is less than 2 mm between the pulp and the pulpal floor, we will place GI or RMGI cement as a liner
- The goal is to seal deep dentin and have 2 mm of dentin + liner between the pulp and the restorative material
What is the use of pre-treatment of restorations?
to increase the adhesion of the restoration to the teeth
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Pre-treatment of restorations:
- microetching (sandblasting/air abrasion) we always perform sandblasting it gives higher bond for emax press
- etch them with hydrofluoric acid and then apply silane primer (important ONLY for PORCELAIN restoration fractures)
- zirconia/metal primers (MDP-10 mainly)
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Microetching:
- Increasing bonding surface by microabrading and roughening
- Usually 50μm Al2O3 powder
- To all indirect restorations
- Be very careful with thin porcelain veneers
- Ask lab to return all restorations sandblasted / microetched
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Porcelain bonding:
- will allow the cement to spread in a more uniform layer
- acid etchable / non-etchable materials
- acid etching with hydrofluoric acid (increases bond strength to porcelain) and application of silane primer on HF etched porcelain