Impression Materials and Techniques Flashcards
what is an analogue impression
- a negative likeness or copy in reverse of the surface of an object
- an imprint of the teeth and adjacent structures for use in dentistry
- made from soft semi fluid material allowed to set
what is an impression technique
a method and manner used in making a negative likeness
what is an impression tray
a device that is used to carry, confine, and control impression material while making an impression
what is the ideal impression material
- easy to mix and handle
- suitable working time
- suitable setting time
- compatible with die and stone materials
- not toxic or allergic 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 the aspects
- economic
what is impression criteria
- exact dupliction of the prepared teeth
- including uncut tooth structure beyond finish line
- accurate reproduction of the other teeth and tissues, permit cast articulation and restoration contouring
- free of air bubbles especially in the finish line and occlusal surfaces
- extended enough to capture the vestibule, tuberosities and retromolar pad
what is wettability
ability of liquid to flow over a solid surface
what is wettability related to
surface energy of the solid and surface tension of the liquid
what is the contact angle of wettability
- hydrophobic: contact angle >90 degrees, surface not wetted
- hydrophilic: contact angle <90 degrees, surface wetted
what is viscosity and what is it related to
- resistance of liquid to flow
- reverse of fluidity
- related to unset, liquid material
what are liquid and viscosity categorized as
- newtonian
- none-newtonian
what is newtonian
a fluid viscosity is not affected by shear rate
- viscosity is constant
what is a none- newtonian
a fluid that does not follow
- viscosity can be changed
what is pseudoplasticity
- shear thinning
- reduce viscosity with increase share
- material does not flow until under pressure
- less viscous with increased share
what is viscoelasticity
- characteristic of solid that behaves as an elastic solid and a viscous fluid
- related to the set impression
- mechanical properties depending on loading rate
what are the mechanical properties depending on loading rate in viscoelasticity
- associated with viscus nature
- as increased load rate, properties improved
- increased tear strength and elastic limit
- quick removal, decreased distrortion
what is accuracy
ability to replicate the intra oral surface details
what is dimensional stability
ability to retain its absolute dimensional size over time
what is tear resistance
ability to resist tearing in thin sections, such as through the feather edge material within the gingival sulcus
describe nonelastic impression materials
- rigid, cannot be removed from undercuts
- edentulous impressions
describe elastic impression materials
-can be removed from undercuts without distortion
- dentate impressions
what are the two types of impression materials
- nonelastic
- elastic
what are the types of nonelastic impression materials
- plaster
- impression compound
- zinc oxide eugenol
- impression waxes
what are the types of elastic impression materials
- hydrocolloids
- non aqueous elastomers
what are the non aqueous elastomers
-condensation silicone
- polysulfides
- polyethers
- addition silicone
what are the types of hydrocolloids
- agar reversible
- alginate irreversible
what are the nonelastic/rigid impression materials popular in previous century
-plaster of paris
- impression plaster
- gutta percha
- modeling compound
- ZOE
- various waxes
the first nonelastic/rigid impression materials were popular in the previous century and arent used now with the exception of:
recording atrophic edentulous ridges or flappy ridges
what are the elastic impression materials and the year
- reversible hydrocolloid - first impression material 1925
- irreversible hydrocolloid 1940
- polysulfide rubber 1950
- vinyl poly siloxanes 1970
- polyether 1975
describe aqueous elastomeric hydrocolloids
- water is the major component
- hydrocolloid
- reversible and irreversible
- reversible is not commonly used today
describe none- aqueous elastomeric polymers
- polysulfide
- vinyl polysiloxane
- polyether
describe reversible hydrocolloid
- softens under heat and solidifies when cooled
- secondary bonds
- no chemical change
describe irreversible hydrocolloid
- chemical reaction that cannot revert to preset state
- primary bonds
describe aqueous elastomeric - hydrocolloids
- colloidal materials, agar, or alginate dissolved in water
- sol to gel
describe sol to gel reaction in agar and alginate
- agar: reversible due to temperature change
- alginate: irreversible chemical reaction
what are the properties related to gel network in aqueous elastomeric hydrocolloids
- evaporation (shrinkage)
- syneresis: gel relaxation; water extruded from gel - shrinkage
- inhibition: absorption of water causing expansion
what consistencies do elastic polymers come in
light, medium, heavy and putty
what are the types of elastic polymers
- polysulfide or rubber base PS
- vinvyl polysiloxane VPS
- polyether PE
what is the chemical setting reaction in none aqueous elastomeric
- condensation polymerization: by product is H2O or -OH
- addition polymerization: no by product
what is the tray selection criteria
- feel comfortable to the patient
- extended slightly beyond the facial/buccal surfaces of the teeth
- extend approximately 2-3mm beyond the 3rd molar, retromolar, or tuberosity
- sufficiently deep to allow 2-3mm of material between the tray and the occlusal/incisal edges
- sufficiently rigid
the impression tray must be sufficiently rigid to:
- 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
what are the types of impression trays
- stock trays
- custom trays
describe stock trays
- plastic or metal; perforated or rimmed
- complete arch, quadrant, or dual arch
- dentate or edentulous arch