Introduction to Restorative Dentistry Flashcards
Define metals
Elements that share valence electrons among all the atoms in the solid
Define metal alloy
Any intentional mixture of metallic elements
- Mixture of metal so it’s better for mouth
Define ceramics
Chemically intimate mixtures of metallic and non-metallic elements which allow covalent or ionic bonding
Examples of ceramics
Dental porcelains & refractories
What are the categories of dental materials?
Metals
Metal alloy
Ceramics
Polymers
Composites
Define polymers
Long molecules composed primarily of non-metallic elements that are bonded covalently
Examples of polymers
Acrylics, waxes, & cements
Define composites
Physical mixtures (blends) of metals, ceramics, or polymers to use the desired properties of each
Resins, ionomers, compomers, bonding agents, and cements are examples of
Composites
___ is the controlling factor in bond formation
Energy
When 2 atoms come together, they may link to form a molecule. This is ___ bond
Primary
Bonds form only if it results in
A lowering of the total energy of the atoms being joined
Define covalent bonds
- Strongest and simplest
- Atoms share electrons
- Highly directional bonds
Define ionic bonds
- 1 atom gives up an electron to another atom
- Atom that gives up electron becomes + while the atom that accepts the electron becomes -
- Nondirectional
- Attract each other & reduction in total energy
___ bonds occurs where there is a large group of atoms, usually in a solid, that will readily give up valence electrons
Metallic
What types of bonds are non-direcitonal?
Ionice and metallic
Define bond energy
Amount of energy that has to be supplied to separate 2 atoms
Which type of bond has the highest and lowest bond energy?
Highest = covalent
Lowest = metallic