Impression materials & Technique Flashcards
A negative likeness or copy in reverse the surface of an object:
Analogue impression
List the characteristics of an ideal impression material: (8)
- easy to mix and handle
- suitable working time
- suitable setting time
- compatible with die and stone materials
- not toxic or allergenic to patient
- dimensionally stable
- accurate to record the fine details
- acceptable odor & 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
- economics
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
An impression should be extended enough to capture:
- vestibule
- tuberosities
- retromolar pad
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
Contact angle of greater than 90 degrees surface not wetted:
hydrophobic
Contact angle of less than 90 degrees surface wettled:
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
Psuedoplasticity
Why same material can be used in tray and syringe?
psuedoplasticity
Characteristic of a solid that behaves as an elastic solid & a viscous liquid:
Viscoelasticity
Viscoelasticity is related to the:
set impression
Mechanical properties contributing to viscoelasticity are dependent on:
loading rate
The loading rate of an impression material is associated with:
viscous nature
As load rate of impression material increases, the:
Properties are improved
With an increased load rate, the impression material has an increased ____ and _____
tear strength; elastic limit
Quick removal of the impression material results in:
decreased distortion
The ability to replicate the intra-oral surface details:
accuracy
The 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:
Nonelastic impression material
Elastic impression material breaks down into what two main categories?
- Hydrocolloids
- Non-aqueous elastomers
Hydrocolloids further break down into what categories?
Agar reversible & alginate irreversible
Condensation silicone & addition silicone are examples of:
Non-aqueous elastomers
Classication of impression material described as rigid, & cannot be removed from undercuts:
Nonelastic
Classification of impression material described as being able to 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 you elastic impression material:
Dentate impressions
_____ were the first impression materials that were in popular in the previous century
Nonelastic/rigid
-plaster of Paris
-impression plaster
-gutta percha
-modeling compound
-ZOE
-various waxes
These are all examples of:
Nonelastic/rigid impression material
Less commonly used now with the exception of recording atrophic edentulous ridges or flappy ridges:
Nonelastic/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 materials
Aqueous elastomeric impression materials=
hdyrocolloids
non-aqueous elastomeric impression materials=
polymers
What is the major component of aqueous elastomeric (hydrolloids) impression material?
Water
Aqueous elastomeric (hydrolloid) impression material may be ____ or ____
reversible or irreversible
Give examples of non-aqueous elastomeric (polymers):
- polysulfide
- vinyl polysiloxane
- polyether
Label the following image:
1) Hydrocolloids
1a) agar (reversible)
1b) alginate (irreversible)
2) Non-aqeuous elastomers
2a) polysulfides
2b) polyethers
2c) condensation silicone
2d) addition silicone
Elastic polymers come in different consistencies such as:
light
medium
heavy
putty
What are the byproducts of condensation polymerization of non-aqueous elastomeric impression materials?
H2O or OH
What is the byproduct of addition polymerization of non-aqueous elastomeric impression materials?
Non byproduct
Why must an impression tray be sufficiently rigid?
- carry the impression material into the oral cavity
- hold the material in close proximity to teeth
- avoid breaking during removal
- prevent wrapping of the completed impression
Used to prevent impression distortion due to material pulling away from the tray:
impression retention & adhesion
A fully or overextended 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
In a final impression the ________ dispenses into the sulcus, over around the prepared teeth & onto the surrounding tissues
light bodied consistency