Impression Materials Flashcards
All Elastic impression materials, which include alginates, agar and all elastomers are what in their unset state?
Polymers
All impression materials except agar do what on setting?
What does agar do instead?
- Chemically cross-link on setting
- Agar sets by a physical, reversible process
What are elastomers used for? (2)
- To produce an accurate replica of the teeth and supporting tissues
- For the construction of full and partial dentures, crowns, bridges and inlays
Compare the cost of elastomers to alginates and agar
Elastomers cost significantly more than alginates/agar
How are elastomers dispensed?
describe unset/set states
2 paste systems that are fluid in the unset state, which are cross-linked (elastic) in the set state
When does chemical cross linking occur in a two paste system?
As soon as the two components come into contact with each other, the chemical cross-linking reaction (setting) begins
When does chemical cross linking occur in a one paste system?
As soon as the LED light unit is directed on to the paste
How can two paste systems be supplied? (3)
- Two separate tubes
- Two tubs of putty
- Putty and tube
What are the advantages of supplying two paste systems in double barrel cartridges or pouches? (2)
- Avoid incomplete mixing
- Prevent introduction of air bubbles
In elastomers how are the polymer cross-links carried out?
Either condensation or addition reaction
How does the differing cross-link reaction in elastomers affect the dimensional stability of the set material?
- Addition reaction results in no by-products therefore material does not shrink on setting
- Condensation reaction results in the elimination of a small molecule thus resulting in shrinkage of the set material
What type of bonds are cross links?
Cross-links are covalent bonds joining one polymer chain to another
What are the different viscosities of elastomeric impression materials? (5)
- Putty
- Heavy
- Medium
- Light
- Wash
Describe the difference in amounts of filler used in Putty and Wash elastomeric impression materials?
- Putty has maximum amount of filler
- Wash has least amount of filler
When pairing different viscous pastes, what elastomeric impression material pastes would you usually combine together?
- Putty with wash material
- Heavy/Medium with light-bodied material
Why can’t the light-bodied/wash materials be used by itself?
Due to it containing little filler, it does not have the strength (and body), and so it will tear easily when removing the impression from the mouth