impression materials 2 Flashcards
what are flexible materials
hydrocolloids
elastomers
hydrocolloids
heterogeneous mixture of 2 phases where the 2 phases are not readily differentiated
solution
homogenous mixture of single phase
suspension
mixture of two phases
hydrocolloids can be ..
irreversible or reversivke
example of reversible hydrocolloid
agar
agar composition and hydrocolloid properties
natural state gel heating becomes sol 1) Agar (colloid) 2) Borax (strengthen gel) 3) Potassium sulphate 4) Water (dispersion medium)
properties of agar
1) Good surface detail
2) can be used on undercuts but liable to tear on deep undercuts
3) non toxic and non irritant
4) slow setting time
5) poor tear resistance
6) adequate shelf life
7) ca be sterilised by an aqueous solution of hypochlorite
advantages/dis of agar
1) good surface edtail
2) reusable
3) easily sterilised
Disadvantages
1) Need special equipment
2) Dimensional instability
alginate type of hydrocolloid an compostion
irreversible - sodium alginate (hydrogel former) calcium sulphate dihydrate (provide calcium ions) sodium phosphate (control working time) potassium sulphate (enhance setting) fillers (consistency ) sodium silicofluoride (control ph)
how is solid alginate formed
polymer chains forma and link
- interchange of calcium and sodium
properties of alginate
1) dust free powder
2) cheap
3) limited shelf life
4) well controlled working and setting time
5) mucostatic
6) hydrophilic
7) poor surface reproduction
8) poor storage stability
- imbibition (water sorption)
- syneresis (water loss)
9) low tear strength
10) excessive permanent deformation
imbibition
shape change as water is absorbeed by solid hydrocolloids causing an increase in volume
syneresis
shape changes as loss of a liquid from a gel causing a reduction in volume
elastomer impression materials
1) Polysulphides
2) Poly ethers
3) Silicones
- condensation cured
- addition curred