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Glass Ionomer Cements Flashcards

1
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What is the main component of GIC powder

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Ionomer (ion leachable) glass

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2
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What are the 3 major basic components of GIC powder

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SiO2
Al2O3
CaF2/SrF2

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3
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What governs the speed of reactivity of GICs

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SiO2 : Al2O3 ratio

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4
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What ions can be used to add radiopacity

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Sr2+
Ba2+
La3+

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5
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What can be used to boost fluoride release in GICs

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Na3AlF6
AlF3
NaF

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6
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What can be used to provide phosphates in the GICs powder

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P2O5

AlPO4

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7
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What temperatures do the GICs melt at to allow them to form

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1150-1450C

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8
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After melting how is the GIC obtained

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  • Rapidly cooled in ice water
  • Grind into a powder
  • Acid wash to control reactivity
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9
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What is the major component of the liquid component of GICs

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Polyacrylic acid (PAA) - aqueous solution - usually about 50% conc.

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10
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What other acids can be used in the liquid component of GICs alongside PAA or in the place of PAA

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Copolymers - itaconic acid

Polycarboxylic acids - Polymaleic acid

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11
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What other acids are usually in the liquid component of GICs

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Tartaric acid - 10%

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12
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How are the acids in the liquid component of GICs converted into powder

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Acids are freeze dried and the usually mixed with the GIC powder

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13
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What is the main difference between Acrylic acid and the Itaconic and Maleic carboxylic acids

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The number of Carboxyl groups for each C=C bond in the acid, Acrylic acid has one and Itaconic and Maleic have 2 per double bond

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14
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What kind of reaction allows the setting of GICs

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Acid base chemical reaction

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15
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What is the first stage of the acid base setting reaction for GICs and describe it

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Dissolution stage - H+ ions from polyacid attack the glass, liberating Ca2+, Na+ and Al3+

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16
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Where are the protons lost from in the polyacrylic acid molecule that are used to attack the glass

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Lost from the COOH group when they are dissociated and put into solution

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17
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What form are the Ca2+ and Al3+ ions released in, in the dissolution stage

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Released in the form of complexes with F- or tartaric acid

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18
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What form is silicon released in

19
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How does tartaric acid increase working time for GICs

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They hold the cement forming ions until the acid is partially neutralised then the insane released and give a sharp set

20
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What is the second stage of the GIC setting reaction

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Gelation and Hardening stage

21
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How does the setting in the gelation and hardening stage occur

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Occurs by polymer chain entanglement and cross linking of the chains by: Ca2+ (initial set) and Al3+ (final set)

22
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Describe the features of Calcium polyacrylates

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As Ca2+ is a mobile ion its gives weak bonding and a water soluble polyacrylate

23
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Describe the features of Aluminium polyacrylates

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As Al3+ is a less mobile ion it gives a strong bond and insoluble polyacrylate

24
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How does Gelation occur

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Calcium ions link 2 carboxyl groups between 2 PAA molecules via an ionic bond - gives gel like consistency

25
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Describe how hardening happens

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Aluminimum ions are trivalent so can cross link 3 carboxyl groups and that eventually leads to the hardening of the cement

26
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What is the 3rd stage of the GIC setting reaction

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Final Maturation - Ratio of bound to unbound water increases - Strength increases and this can take 24 hours

27
Q

AY BAWS CAN I HABE DE NOTE PLZ

A

The cement needs to be protected immediately after placement

28
Q

What can be found in the structure of a GIC

A
  • Cross linked polyacrylic acid matrix
  • Unreacted glass that acts as a filler
  • The border between the glass and matrix = silica gel–
29
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What can early water exposure cause to GICs

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Early water exposure will result in dissolution of the reactive components (cross linking ions)

30
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What can dehydration of GICs cause

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Leads to loss of water that is critical for the continuation of the setting reaction

31
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What is done before the GICs are placed to prepare the tooth surface

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Tooth surface is conditioned before GIC placement with PAA solution of 10-30% to remove smear layer and make surface chemically active

32
Q

What bond forms between the GICs and tooth

A

Chelation of Ca2+ from hydroxyapatite with the COO- from the PAA = strong ionic bond

33
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What other bonds can occur

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Hydrogen bonding with amino groups e.g. in collagen

34
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Describe the levels of fluoride release from GICs

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Initially is high from the exposed glass particles

Decreases over time but happens for a long time from the unreacted glass

35
Q

What does fluoride do in the oral cavity

A

Inhibits deminerlisation

Uptakes by dentin and enamel to become more acid resistant

36
Q

What other ion exchanges from GICs helps to inhibit caries

A

Sr2+ and Ca2+

37
Q

How are GICs low irritant despite their low pH

A

H+ movement is restricted as the high molecular weight polymeric anion

38
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What are some of the advantages of used GICs

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  • Chemical bond to tooth (as opposed to mechanical)
  • Long term fluoride release and uptake
  • No shrinkage, No exotherm and no free monomers
  • Self healing and can be repaired, uptake of Ca2+ and PO4,3- from saliva onto the surface
  • Potential to remineralise
  • Thermal expansion coefficient similar to tooth
  • Aesthetics
39
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What are the some of the disadvantages of using GICs

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  • Weaker than composites and amalgam but strength increases with age
  • Poor wear resistance at the early stage, improves with age
40
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What are the uses of GICs

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  • Restoration of anterior teeth
  • Tunnel restorations
  • Cavity lining, base under amalgam and composites
  • Repair of erosion lesions and fissure sealants
  • With composites in the sandwich technique
  • Luting/cementing and repair materials for crown and bridge prostheses
41
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Describe the delivery of Powder and liquid GICs

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  • Read instructions
  • Shake the bottle, scoop the powder, remove the excess
  • Dispense the liquid drops, no squeezing the liquid bottle
  • 2 increments of powder
  • Mix quickly, typically 20 secs
42
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Describe the delivery of encapsulated GICs

A
  • Read instructions
  • Shake the capsule
  • Activate the capsule by pushing the plunger inside the capsule
  • Spin (mixing) it in the amalgamator, typically 10-15secs
  • Dispense via the delivery gun
43
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How are high viscosity GICs different to conventional GICS

A
  • Designed for Atraumatic restorative treatment
  • Improved compressive strengths
  • High molecular weight acids - boost compressive strengthes
  • Higher fluoride release
  • Finer particle size powder accelerates initial setting reaction
44
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What cause the higher viscosity

A

Higher powder to liquid ratio

Dental Materials Y2 (13 decks)

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