Glass Ionomer Cements Flashcards
What is the main component of GIC powder
Ionomer (ion leachable) glass
What are the 3 major basic components of GIC powder
SiO2
Al2O3
CaF2/SrF2
What governs the speed of reactivity of GICs
SiO2 : Al2O3 ratio
What ions can be used to add radiopacity
Sr2+
Ba2+
La3+
What can be used to boost fluoride release in GICs
Na3AlF6
AlF3
NaF
What can be used to provide phosphates in the GICs powder
P2O5
AlPO4
What temperatures do the GICs melt at to allow them to form
1150-1450C
After melting how is the GIC obtained
- Rapidly cooled in ice water
- Grind into a powder
- Acid wash to control reactivity
What is the major component of the liquid component of GICs
Polyacrylic acid (PAA) - aqueous solution - usually about 50% conc.
What other acids can be used in the liquid component of GICs alongside PAA or in the place of PAA
Copolymers - itaconic acid
Polycarboxylic acids - Polymaleic acid
What other acids are usually in the liquid component of GICs
Tartaric acid - 10%
How are the acids in the liquid component of GICs converted into powder
Acids are freeze dried and the usually mixed with the GIC powder
What is the main difference between Acrylic acid and the Itaconic and Maleic carboxylic acids
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
What kind of reaction allows the setting of GICs
Acid base chemical reaction
What is the first stage of the acid base setting reaction for GICs and describe it
Dissolution stage - H+ ions from polyacid attack the glass, liberating Ca2+, Na+ and Al3+
Where are the protons lost from in the polyacrylic acid molecule that are used to attack the glass
Lost from the COOH group when they are dissociated and put into solution
What form are the Ca2+ and Al3+ ions released in, in the dissolution stage
Released in the form of complexes with F- or tartaric acid