GIC Flashcards
Chelation between the polycarboxylate molecules & Ca ions on the surface of the tooth
Adhesion
First restorative material possessing chemical adhesion/bond to tooth structure
GIC
2 important properties of GIC
- chemical adhesion
- fluoride release
Desiccation of of GIC causes (2)
- shrinkage
- crazing
Setting time of GIC
24 hrs
Lubricant for GIC to prevent crazing
Cocoa butter
Type I GIC
Luting
Type II GIC
Restorative
Type III GIC
Chemically set
Type IV GIC
Visible light activated
Classification of caries best used with GIC
Class V
Class III
Contraindications of GIC
Class II
Class IV
Technique which combines fluoride release of GIC & esthetics of composite
Sandwich technique
Component of GIC which provides radioopacity
Lanthanum
Components of liquid GIC (3)
- polyacrylic acid
- tartaric acid
- H2O