Impression Materials and Techniques Flashcards

1
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what is an analogue impression

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  • 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
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2
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what is an impression technique

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a method and manner used in making a negative likeness

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3
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what is an impression tray

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a device that is used to carry, confine, and control impression material while making an impression

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4
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what is the ideal impression material

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  • 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
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5
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what is impression criteria

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  • 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
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6
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what is wettability

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ability of liquid to flow over a solid surface

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7
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what is wettability related to

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surface energy of the solid and surface tension of the liquid

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8
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what is the contact angle of wettability

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  • hydrophobic: contact angle >90 degrees, surface not wetted
  • hydrophilic: contact angle <90 degrees, surface wetted
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9
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what is viscosity and what is it related to

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  • resistance of liquid to flow
  • reverse of fluidity
  • related to unset, liquid material
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10
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what are liquid and viscosity categorized as

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  • newtonian
  • none-newtonian
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what is newtonian

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a fluid viscosity is not affected by shear rate
- viscosity is constant

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12
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what is a none- newtonian

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a fluid that does not follow
- viscosity can be changed

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13
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what is pseudoplasticity

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  • shear thinning
  • reduce viscosity with increase share
  • material does not flow until under pressure
  • less viscous with increased share
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14
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what is viscoelasticity

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  • characteristic of solid that behaves as an elastic solid and a viscous fluid
  • related to the set impression
  • mechanical properties depending on loading rate
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14
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what are the mechanical properties depending on loading rate in viscoelasticity

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  • associated with viscus nature
  • as increased load rate, properties improved
  • increased tear strength and elastic limit
  • quick removal, decreased distrortion
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15
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what is accuracy

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ability to replicate the intra oral surface details

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16
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what is dimensional stability

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ability to retain its absolute dimensional size over time

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17
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what is tear resistance

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ability to resist tearing in thin sections, such as through the feather edge material within the gingival sulcus

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18
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describe nonelastic impression materials

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  • rigid, cannot be removed from undercuts
  • edentulous impressions
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19
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describe elastic impression materials

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-can be removed from undercuts without distortion
- dentate impressions

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20
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what are the two types of impression materials

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  • nonelastic
  • elastic
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21
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what are the types of nonelastic impression materials

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  • plaster
  • impression compound
  • zinc oxide eugenol
  • impression waxes
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22
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what are the types of elastic impression materials

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  • hydrocolloids
  • non aqueous elastomers
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23
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what are the non aqueous elastomers

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-condensation silicone
- polysulfides
- polyethers
- addition silicone

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24
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what are the types of hydrocolloids

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  • agar reversible
  • alginate irreversible
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25
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what are the nonelastic/rigid impression materials popular in previous century

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-plaster of paris
- impression plaster
- gutta percha
- modeling compound
- ZOE
- various waxes

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26
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the first nonelastic/rigid impression materials were popular in the previous century and arent used now with the exception of:

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recording atrophic edentulous ridges or flappy ridges

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27
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what are the elastic impression materials and the year

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  • reversible hydrocolloid - first impression material 1925
  • irreversible hydrocolloid 1940
  • polysulfide rubber 1950
  • vinyl poly siloxanes 1970
  • polyether 1975
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28
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describe aqueous elastomeric hydrocolloids

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  • water is the major component
  • hydrocolloid
  • reversible and irreversible
  • reversible is not commonly used today
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29
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describe none- aqueous elastomeric polymers

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  • polysulfide
  • vinyl polysiloxane
  • polyether
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30
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describe reversible hydrocolloid

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  • softens under heat and solidifies when cooled
  • secondary bonds
  • no chemical change
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31
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describe irreversible hydrocolloid

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  • chemical reaction that cannot revert to preset state
  • primary bonds
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32
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describe aqueous elastomeric - hydrocolloids

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  • colloidal materials, agar, or alginate dissolved in water
  • sol to gel
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33
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describe sol to gel reaction in agar and alginate

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  • agar: reversible due to temperature change
  • alginate: irreversible chemical reaction
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34
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what are the properties related to gel network in aqueous elastomeric hydrocolloids

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  • evaporation (shrinkage)
  • syneresis: gel relaxation; water extruded from gel - shrinkage
  • inhibition: absorption of water causing expansion
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35
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what consistencies do elastic polymers come in

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light, medium, heavy and putty

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36
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what are the types of elastic polymers

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  • polysulfide or rubber base PS
  • vinvyl polysiloxane VPS
  • polyether PE
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37
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what is the chemical setting reaction in none aqueous elastomeric

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  • condensation polymerization: by product is H2O or -OH
  • addition polymerization: no by product
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38
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what is the tray selection criteria

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  • 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
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39
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the impression tray must be sufficiently rigid to:

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  • 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
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40
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what are the types of impression trays

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  • stock trays
  • custom trays
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41
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describe stock trays

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  • plastic or metal; perforated or rimmed
  • complete arch, quadrant, or dual arch
  • dentate or edentulous arch
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42
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describe custom trays

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  • made 24 hours in advance
  • light cured, auto cured, thermoformed
  • better fit
  • less material waste
  • controlled thickness of mateiral
  • increased accuracy
43
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what is impression tray retention and adhesion for

A

to prevent impression distortion due to material pulling away from tray

44
Q

what gives retention and adhesion in impression trays

A
  • mechanism perforations or rims
  • chemical adhesion
45
Q

what are the adhesive materials for retention and adhesion in impression trays

A
  • specific for each material; including alginate
  • should always be used
  • apply and dry
46
Q

what is the goal of preliminary impressions

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a fully or overextended impression of the arch, with all anatomical landmarks

47
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what is the purpose of preliminary impressions

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  • evaluate arch form
  • anatomical landmarks
  • musculature
  • hard and soft tissue anomalies
  • restorative space
  • diagnostic wax up
  • fabrication of custom tray
48
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what is the final impression material selected based on

A

the type of impression required for the procedure

49
Q

what is tissue retraction

A

in the final impression single or double cord technique; cord/s removed right before impression making

50
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where is the light bodied consistency dispensed in the final impression

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into the sulcus, over and around the prepared teeth and onto the surrounding tissue

51
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describe the final impression with the custom tray

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  • the custom tray with dried adhesive loaded with medium or heavy bodied consistency and tray is seated with no downward pressure approximately 4-6 minutes
  • once set remove as quickly and straight as possible
  • the impression is disinfected, inspected for accuracy, placed in a biohazard bag, labeled and ready for the lab tech
52
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what is the purpose of tissue manipulation for gingival retraction

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to atraumatically displace gingival tissue to allow access for impression material to record the finish line and provide sufficient thickness of the impression

53
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what are the techniques for tissue manipulation for gingival retraction

A
  • mechanical
  • chemo- mechanical
  • surgical
  • surgical not widely used
54
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what is an example of chemo mechanical tissue manipulation for gingival retention

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impregnated cords

55
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what are examples of surgical techniques for tissue manipulation and gingival retraction

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  • electrosurgery
  • rotary curettage
  • laser
56
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what are the classifications of retraction cords dependent on and describe each

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  • configuration: twisted, knitted, plain
  • surface finish: waxed, unwaxed
57
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what is the chemo mechanical technique

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  • pack the retraction cord, soaked in hemostatic agent then dried using cord packing instrument
  • double vs single cord technique
  • remove cord/s after 4 minutes
  • impression material injected into the sulcus
58
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what is the double vs single cord technique

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  • two knitted cords with different diameters are used
  • smaller diameter will be deep into the sulcus
59
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what was irreversible hydrocolloid/alginate developed for and where is it from

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a substitute for agar impressino material when its supply became scarce during WWII
- based on a nature substance extracted from brown seaweed

60
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when irreversible hydrocolloid/alginates are mixed with water what do they form

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a sol gel

61
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is alginate hydrophobic or hydrophilic

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hydrophilic

62
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what is the composition of alginate

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  • soluble alginates
  • calcium sulphate: reactor, insoluble calcium alginate
  • zinc oxide: filler
  • potassium titanium fluoride: accelerator
  • diatomaceous earth: filler, provides strength and stiffness
  • sodium phosphate: retarder
  • coloring and flavouring agent
63
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describe the chemical reaction in alginate

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Na alginate + CaSO4 -> Ca alginate + Na2SO4

64
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alginate is a powder which contains the following reacting ingredients:

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  • potassium or sodium alginate (15-20%): reacts with calcium ions
  • calcium sulphate dihydrate (14-20%) reacts with potassium alginate to form a dihydrate insoluble alginate gel
65
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what is the technique using alginate

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  • powder: liquid ratio
  • add water first
  • avoid incorporating air into the mix
  • mixing time is 45-60 seconds, based on fast set or regular set
  • contaminants such as gypsum may accelerate the set
  • thickness of alginate should be 3mm
66
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what is the recommended technique for alginate impression disinfectin

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-1:10 dilution of household bleach
- impression then wrapped immediately in soaked paper towel and sealed bag

67
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how long should the stone cast set after pouring the alginate impression

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60 minutes

68
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what are the 2 major factors that affect the shelf life of the impression

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storage temperature and moisture

69
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how should the diagnostic cast be cleaned up after taken out of impression

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  • small nodules and projections on the impression surface should be removed
  • casts should be trimmed and mounted
70
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what are dimensional changes in the impression caused by

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delay in pouring the impression

71
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what is distortion caused by

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moving the tray during setting, premature removal of tray, not removing with a snap , delay pouring cast

72
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what can tearing be caused by

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impression removed before it sets, slow rate of removal, thin mix used, deep undercuts, not enough material in tray

72
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what is loss of detail from

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premature tray removal from mouth

73
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how is non aqueous elastic material distinguished from hydrocolloids

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hydrocolloids are aqueous

74
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what are elastomeric impression materials made of

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synthetic rubber

75
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what problems do elastomeric impression materials solve with hydrocolloids

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  • poor tear resistance
  • poor dimensional stability
76
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describe polysulfide

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  • AKA mercaptan or simply rubber
  • provided as two tubes as base and accelerator
  • requires a custom tray
  • longer setting time, malodor, stain clothes
77
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what is the composition of polysulfide

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  • base: polysulfide polymer mixed with inert fillers
  • catalyst: lead dioxide mixed with small amounts of sulfur and act as oxidation initiator
78
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describe vinyl polysiloxane

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  • limited shelf life
  • requires special tray adhesive
  • provided as auto mix unit, syringe, and mixing tips
  • no syneresis, or imbition however respond with shrinkage over time
  • more flexible, so there is more chance for distortion during removal
  • best dimensional stability among impression materials
79
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what is the impression technique with vinyl polysiloxane

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  • wait 20-30 minutes before pouring for stress relaxation. it can be delayed up to 7-10 days
  • stiffness makes removal of tray more difficult
80
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what is the composition of addition silicon in vinyl polysiloxane

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  • base: poly dimethyl siloxane
  • catalyst: polyvinyl siloxane- platinum salt
  • cross linking agent: alkyl ortho silicate or organo hydrogen siloxane
  • filler: silica
81
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what is the manipulation and technique of vinyl polysiloxane

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  • addition reaction, no by product
  • automix: uniform mixing, less air, less mixing time
    -sulfur inhibit the polymerization: latex gloves retards the setting
  • hydrophobic: dry field needed, surfactant added: improves wettability and less cast bubbles
  • elastic recovery from undercuts
82
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describe the H2 release in vinyl polysiloxane manipulation and technique

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  • secondary reaction not a byproduct
  • 15-30 min delay in pouring
  • platinum act as H2 scavengers
83
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what effects the dimensional stability of vinyl polysiloxane

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multiple pours
- delayed pouring

84
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describe polyether

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  • hydrophilic
  • high elastic recovery
  • provided as hand, auto mix unit or electronic mixing
  • light, medium and heavy body consistencies
  • difficult removal from mouth or cast
85
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why is it difficult to remove polyether from mouth or cast

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  • undercut block out
  • less stiff than VPS
  • material stiffness and harder removal are not correlated
86
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how should you prevent tearing in polyether

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break the seal and rock slightly

87
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how do water, saliva and blood affect polyether material

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increase the marginal discrepancy

88
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when does increased water absorption occur in polyether

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if a thinning agent is used

89
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what is the composition of polyether

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  • base: polyether
  • catalyst: glycol based plasticizers
  • cross linking agent: sulfate
  • filler: silica
90
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describe polyether manipulation and technique

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  • addition reaction, no by product
  • short setting time
  • excellent accuracy and dimensional stability
  • dimensional stability: affected by multiple pours and delayed pouring
91
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which are the tear strengths of PS? VPS? PE?

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PS: highest
- VPS: adequate
- PE: adequate

92
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what tray do you use with PS? VPS? PE?

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  • PS: custom
  • VPS: custom or stock
  • PE: custom or stock
93
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what is the working/setting time of PS? VPS? PE?

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  • PS: 3-6/8-10
  • VPS: 2-4/4-6
  • PE: 3/6
94
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what is the pour time of PS? VPS? PE?

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  • PS: 1 hour
  • VPS: 7 days
  • PE: 7 days
95
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what is the moisture toelrance/ pouring ease of PS? VPS?PE?

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  • PS: acceptable
  • VPS: poor/adequate
  • PE: very good
96
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what is the cause of voids

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  • lifting intra oral tip while syringing or presence of moisture
97
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what is the cause of tacky unset VPS material in the preparation area

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  • early removal or sulfur contamination from gloves
98
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what are the effects of disinfectant soaked paper towel for 10 mins on eaach material

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  • no adverse effect on VPS
  • potential expansion with increased exposure time for PS and PE
  • imbition and expasion for alginate
99
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it is better to ______ the impression than soaked paper towel

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rinse and spray

100
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what are the acceptable disinfectants

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  • glutaraldehyde
  • iodophors
  • sodium hypochlorite
  • synthetic phenols
  • dual or synergized quaternaries
  • sodium bromide
  • chlorine
101
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what is GPT-9

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-a digital impression
- a digital scan
- intra oral scanners
- scan then send electronic file

102
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what is a digital scan

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capturing the optimal image directly of the patients anatomy or indirectly of a definitive cast of the anatomy

103
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what is a digital impression

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  • not a negative likeness or copy in reverse of the surface of an object
104
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