GIC Flashcards

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what are the different types of GIC?

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  • conventional GI

- resin modified GI

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what are some uses of GIC?

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  • restorative
  • core build up (prior to crown restoration)
  • lining
  • luring
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what are the two main components of conventional GI?

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  • acid (liquid)

- base (glass powder)

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5
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what acids are found within conventional GI?

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  • polyacrylic acid

- tartaric acid

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6
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why is tartaric acid added to glass ionomer?

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added to control the setting characteristics of the material

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what is the powder aspect of convential GI composed of?

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  • silica
  • alumina
  • calcium fluoride
  • aluminium fluoride
  • aluminium phosphate
  • sodium fluoride
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8
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what additional molecules may be added to the powder of GI and why?

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  • strontium and lithium salts

- increase radiopacity

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9
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what determines the translucency of GIC?

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ratio of alumina to silica

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10
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a GIC containing high levels of silica will be…

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more translucent

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11
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what are the variations of chemical compositions of conventional glass ionomer?

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  • anhydrous materials

- encapsulated materials

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12
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what is meant by an anhydrous GI material?

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  • acid is freeze dried and added to the powder
  • liquid is distilled water
  • makes for easy handling of material (mixing)
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13
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why are encapsulated GI materials superior to anhydrous materials?

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  • consistent powder/liquid ratio
  • easier to use
  • more consistent properties of the mixed material
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14
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how does powder particle size in GIC determine the setting reaction of the material?

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smaller particle size = quicker setting reaction (more opaque cement)

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15
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how does the molecular weight of the acid found in GIC relate to the mechanical properties of the material?

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higher molecular weight (of acid) = better the mechanical properties

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16
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what are some contraindications of high molecular weight acids used in GIC?

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  • very viscous

- hard to mix

17
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what are the three phases of the (conventional) glass ionomer setting reaction?

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  • dissolution
  • gelation
  • hardening
18
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what is the acid base reaction for GIC?

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glass + acid —> salt + silica gel

19
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what occurs during the dissolution phase of the glass ionomer setting reaction?

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  • acid into solution
  • H+ ions attack the glass surface
  • Ca, Al, Na and F ions are released
  • leaves silica gel around unreacted glass
20
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what is meant by gelation (in reference to the GIC setting reaction)?

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the phase that initially makes the material hard

21
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what occurs during the gelation phase of the glass ionomer setting reaction?

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  • initial set due to calcium ion crosslinking with the poly acid by chelation with the carboxyl groups
  • calcium ions are bivalent so they can react with 2 molecules joining them
  • formation of calcium polyacrylate
22
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why is crosslinking during gelation of GIC not ideal?

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Ca can chelate with two carboxyl groups on the same molecule

23
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how long does the gelation phase of GIC setting reaction take?

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several minutes

24
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what occurs during the hardening phase of the glass ionomer setting reaction?

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  • trivalent aluminium ions ensure good cross linking with an increase in strength
  • aluminium polyacrylate is formed
25
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how long does the hardening phase of the glass ionomer setting reaction take?

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  • does not start for at least 30 mins

- can take a week/longer to be complete

26
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what must GIC be protected from during its setting phase?

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moisture and desiccation (following gelation)

27
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what occurs if GIC is contaminated during the setting reaction?

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  • aluminium ions diffuse out of the material
  • excessive drying means water will be lost
  • saliva contamination causes absorption of water
  • all lead to a weak material
28
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what are the different methods of protection used following glass ionomer placement?

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  • varnishes
  • resins
  • greases/gels
29
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what protect the GIC better, varnishes, resins or gels?

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  • varnish & resins provide better protection

- petroleum gel is quickly removed from mouth

30
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what is different between GIC and composite in terms of bonding to teeth surfaces?

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  • GIC can bond to enamel and dentine without the need for use of an intermediate material
  • GIC bond is weaker than composite bond
31
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what is the bond strength of GIC compared to composite?

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GIC = 5MPa
Composite = 20MPa
32
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what is the bonding mechanism of GIC?

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  • chelation between carboxyl groups in the cement and Ca on the tooth surface
  • hydrogen bonding or metallic ion bridging to collagen
33
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before placing GIC, what must be done to the tooth surface?

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surface must be CONDITIONED to produce clean, smooth surface

34
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what is used to condition a tooth before placement of GIC?

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polyacrylic acid

35
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what are disadvantages of GIC when compared to composite?

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  • lower bond strength

- poorer aesthetics

36
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what are some poor mechanical properties of GIC?

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  • poor tensile strength
  • subject to abrasion (poorer wear resistance than comp)
  • lower hardness than comp
  • high solubility
37
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what are some good mechanical properties of conventional GIC?

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  • good thermal expansion (similar to dentine)
  • no contraction on setting
  • fluoride release
  • lower modulus can be a good thing
38
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what are some advantages of conventional GIC to composite?

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  • stable chemical bond to enamel and dentine
  • low micro leakage
  • fluoride release
  • good thermal properties
  • no contraction on setting