GIC Flashcards
What is the main reaction involved in GIC
Acid base reaction between polyalkenoic acid and calcium fluoro silicate glass
Glass base (powder) + poly acid (liquid) —> poly salt gel + silica gel (particle coating)
What compounds does the glass base powder in gic contain (3)
Silica oxide
Aluminium oxide
Calcium fluoride
(Some strontium fluoride instead because imparts radioopacity)
** fluoride releasing!
SAC
Why is calcium fluoro aluminosilicate glass able to react with polyalkenoic acid (a weak acid)
Calcium fluoro aluminosilicate glass has increased ratio of alumina to silica which increases reactivity of the glass
Function of itaconic acid in gic
Itaconic acid is liquid component
Reduce viscosity of liquid
Inhibit gelation caused by intermolecular hydrogen bonding
Ie make more liquidy
Function of tartaric acid in gic
Improve handling characteristics
Increase working time, decrease setting time
Name the 2 phases in setting reaction in gic
Dissolution and gelation
What happens in dissolution phase in gic setting
Surface of glass is attacked by poly acid, corroding surface and increasing environmental availability of ions
Limited dissolution of glass with release of calcium, aluminium, fluoride
Calcium is released more readily than aluminium, which has a slower rate of diffusion
Calcium and aluminium form complexes with fluoride. AlF more stable and is formed preferentially
What happens in gelation phase of setting reaction in gic
Crosslinking of coo- with more mobile, more readily available calcium to form clcium polysalt. Ph increases as polyacid is converted to polysalt
At maturation phase, over the next 24 hours, aluminium salts are formed leading to more rigid cross linking. Initial sharp increase in physical properties
How does glass composition affect setting time of gic
Higher alumina:silicate ratio increases setting rate as more al3+ released over time. Setting time decreases
How does powder liquid ratio affect setting rate of gic
Increased powder:liquid ratio increases the setting rate
Also:
Increased number of unreacted particles which agglomerate and form impurities, decreasing mechanical properties
How does particle size affect gic setting rate
Smaller particle size, more surface area for acid to attack, increase setting rate
How long is the total setting time and working time for gic setting
Total setting time 7 min
Working time 2 min
What does the matrix in gic contain
Hydrated fluoridated calcium and aluminium polysalt
What are some effects of increased liquid to powder ratio in gic
Increase pulp irritation
- more liquid, more unreacted acid, lower pH
Lower setting rate, longer working time, longer setting time
Lower mechanical properties because powder more dilute given fixed cavity volume
Lower resistance
Why is GIC hydrolytically unstable during initial stages of setting reaction
Gic is a water based hydrophilic cement
Hence sensitive to water uptake and loss (for at least 1 hour after uptake). This dilutes ions and there is movement of ions along with water in and out, Al3+ move out ie essential ions eluted
Importance of water in gic setting
Water is reaction medium that cement forming cations are leached
Water hydrates cross linked matrix, increasing material strength
Desiccation can retard reaction
Dessication can cause shrinkage and crazing (minute cracks)
Effect of water loss/uptake in early stages of setting reaction of gic
Decrease physical properties
Compromise colour and translucency
What is gic compressive strength
High compressive strength, 200MPa
What are the two key properties of gic
Self adhesion, fluoride releasing
What is the flexural strength of gic
Low flexural strength 5-40MPa (composite has 3x greater flexural strength 120MPa)
How does strength of gic change over time
Cement gets stronger over time