Impression Materials and Technique Flashcards
A negative likeness or copy in reverse of the surface of an object:
Analogue impression
List the characteristics of an ideal impression material: (14)
- easy to mix and handle
- suitable working time
- suitable setting time
- compatible with die and stone materials
- not toxic or allergenic to the patient
- dimensionally stable
- accurate to record the fine details
- acceptable odor and taste
- adequate stretch
- adequate shelf life
- ready to be disinfected without loss of accuracy
- fluid or plastic when inserted into the mouth
- it must be an exact record of all aspects
- economic
An impression should be an exact duplication of the prepared teeth including uncut tooth structure:
beyond finish line
The impression should be free of air bubbles especially in the:
- finish line
- occlusal surfaces
The impression should be extended enough to capture:
- vestibule
- tuberosities
- retromolar pad
The ability of a liquid to flow over a solid surface:
Wettability
Wettability is related to:
-surface energy of the solid
- surface tension of the liquid
A contact angle of greater than 90 degrees surface not wetted:
Hydrophobic
A contact angle of less than 90 degrees surface wetted:
Hydrophilic
Resistance of liquid to flow:
Viscosity
Viscosity is the reverse of:
fluidity
Viscosity is related to ____ , liquid material
unset
A fluid viscosity is not affected by shear rate; viscosity constant:
Newtonian
A fluid that does not follow; viscosity can be changed:
None-newtonian
Shear thinning:
Pseudoplasticity
What do the following describe?
- reduce viscosity with increase share
- material does not flow until under pressure
- less viscous with increased share
Pseudoplasticity
Why same material can be used in tray and syringe?
Pseudoplasticity
Characteristic of a solid that behaves as an elastic solid and viscous liquid:
Viscoelasticity
Viscoelacticity is related to:
the set impression
Mechanical properties of viscoelasticity are dependent on:
Loading rate
The loading rate of an impression material. is associated with:
viscous nature
As load rate of an impression material increased, the:
properties are improved
With an increased load rate, the impression material has an increase ___ and ___
tear strength and elastic limit
With quick removal of the impression material, there is:
decreased distortion
The ability to replicate the intra-oral surface details:
accuracy
Ability to retain its absolute dimensional size over time:
dimensional stability
The ability to resist tearing in thin sections, such as through the feather edge material within the gingival sulcus:
Tear resistance
- Plaster
- impression compound
- ZOE
- Impression waxes
These are all categorized as:
non-elastic impression material
What two categories does elastic impression material break down into?
- hydrocolloids
- non-aqueous elastomers
Hydrocolloids further break down into:
Agar reversible ; Alginate irreversible
Condensation silicone and addition silicone are examples of:
Non-aqueous elastomers
Classification of impression material described as:
Rigid, cannot be removed from undercuts:
Nonelastic
Classification of impression material described as:
Can be removed from undercuts without distortion
Elastic
Give an example of when you would use non-elastic impression material:
Edentulous impressions
Give an example of when you would use an elastic impression material:
dentate impessions
_____ were the first impression materials that were popular in the previous century:
non-elastic/ rigid
- plaster of Paris
- impression plaster
- gutta percha
- modeling compound
- ZOE
- Various waxes
These are all examples of:
Non-elastic/rigid impression material
Less commonly used now with the exception of recording atrophic edentulous ridges or flappy ridges:
Non-elastic/rigid impression material
What was the first elastic impression material (1925)
Reversible hydrocolloid (Agar)
Reversible hydrocolloid =
Irreversible hydrocolloid =
Agar
Alginate
- Reversible Hydrocolloid
- Irreversible Hydrocolloid
- Polysulfide Rubber
- Vinyl Poly Siloxanes
- Polyether
These are all examples of:
elastic impression material
Aqueous elastomeric impression material =
hydrocolloids
Non-aqueous elastomeric impression material =
polymers
What is the major component of aqueous elastomeric (hydrocolloids) impression material?
water
Aqueous elastomeric (hydrocolloid) impression material may be ____ or ___
reversible or irreversible
Give examples of non-aqueous elastomeric (polymers):
- polysulfide
- vinyl poly siloxane
- polyether
Label the following image:
- hydrocolloids
1a. Agar (reversible)
1b. Alginate (irreversible) - Non-aqueous elastomers
2a. polysulfides
2b. polyethers
2c. condensation silicone
2d. addition silicone
Elastic polymers come in different consistencies such as:
light, medium, heavy, and putty
What are the byproducts of the condensation polymerization of non-aqueous elastomeric impression material?
H20 or OH
What is the byproduct of addition polymerization of non-aqueous elastomeric impression material?
No byproduct
Why must an impression tray be sufficiently rigid?
- carry the impression material into the oral cavity
- hold the material in close proximity to the teeth
- avoid breaking during removal
- prevent wrapping of the completed impression
Used to prevent impression distortion due to material pulling away from the tray
Retention & adhesion
What is the goal of a preliminary impression?
a fully or overextended impression of the arch with all anatomical landmarks
a fully or overextended impression of the arch with all anatomical landmarks
preliminary impression
List the purposes of a preliminary impression: (7)
- evaluate arch form
- anatomical landmarks
- musculature
- hard and soft tissue anomalies
- restorative space
- diagnostic wax up
- fabrication of custom tray
The final impression material is selected depending on:
the type of impression required for the procedure
Single or double cord technique; cord(s) removed right before impression making
Tissue retraction
Tissue retraction may be required for:
final impressions