Introduction to Restorative Dentistry Flashcards

1
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Define metals

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Elements that share valence electrons among all the atoms in the solid

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2
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Define metal alloy

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Any intentional mixture of metallic elements
- Mixture of metal so it’s better for mouth

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3
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Define ceramics

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Chemically intimate mixtures of metallic and non-metallic elements which allow covalent or ionic bonding

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4
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Examples of ceramics

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Dental porcelains & refractories

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5
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What are the categories of dental materials?

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Metals
Metal alloy
Ceramics
Polymers
Composites

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6
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Define polymers

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Long molecules composed primarily of non-metallic elements that are bonded covalently

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7
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Examples of polymers

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Acrylics, waxes, & cements

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8
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Define composites

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Physical mixtures (blends) of metals, ceramics, or polymers to use the desired properties of each

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9
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Resins, ionomers, compomers, bonding agents, and cements are examples of

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Composites

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10
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___ is the controlling factor in bond formation

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Energy

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11
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When 2 atoms come together, they may link to form a molecule. This is ___ bond

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Primary

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12
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Bonds form only if it results in

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A lowering of the total energy of the atoms being joined

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13
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Define covalent bonds

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  • Strongest and simplest
  • Atoms share electrons
  • Highly directional bonds
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14
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Define ionic bonds

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  • 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
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15
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___ bonds occurs where there is a large group of atoms, usually in a solid, that will readily give up valence electrons

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Metallic

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16
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What types of bonds are non-direcitonal?

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Ionice and metallic

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17
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Define bond energy

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Amount of energy that has to be supplied to separate 2 atoms

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18
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Which type of bond has the highest and lowest bond energy?

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Highest = covalent
Lowest = metallic

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19
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Ionic solids are beneficial and ___ the energy

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Lowers

20
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Metallic solids have ___ electrostatic attraction between atoms

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No strong

21
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Metallic solids are held together by

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Cloud of electrons

22
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Covalent solids have ___ bonds that ___ the possible arrangement of atoms

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Directional
Limit

23
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Define secondary bonds

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When electrons are shared, they may spend a disproportionate time in 1 particular position
- one end of molecule will be + and the other -

24
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Define molecular solids

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  • Molecules solid at room temp
  • If they’re long enough the dipole-dipole interactions can bond molecules together
25
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What are examples of secondary bonds?

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  • Molecular solids
  • Solid arrangements
26
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What are examples of primary bonds?

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  • Ionic solids
  • Metallic solids
  • Covalent solids
27
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___ are crystalline atoms arranged in symmetrical pattern

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Solid arrangements

28
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Amorphous has ___ symmetrical arrangement of atoms

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No

29
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What are the properties of materials

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  • Physical
  • Mechanical
  • Chemical
  • Biological
  • Electrical
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface energy
  • Wettability
  • Adsorption
  • Absorption
30
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Describe physical properties

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Reversible interactions of a material w/ its environment

31
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Describe mechanical properties

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A response to loading stress-strain
- Strength of material in response to having a load on it

32
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What are the 3 atomic building blocks?

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Ceramics, metals, and polymers

33
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Changes in primary and secondary bonding is what type of property?

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Chemical

34
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Toxity and sensitivity reactions that occur locally or systemically within associated tissues is what type of material?

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Biological

35
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Describe electrical properties of materials

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Galvanism
The generation of electrical currents by dissimilar metals

36
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A low surface energy liquid will readily spread over a high surface energy substrate is what property of material?

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Surface energy

37
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Define wettability

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Measure of the affinity of a liquid for a solid as indicated by the spreading of a drop

38
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___ is the angle between the liquid surface and the solid surface depends on surface energies

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Contact angle

39
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What is the perfect wettability contact angle?

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0

40
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Define adsorption

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  • Dissimilar substances in intimate contact w/ the surfaces of a solid stick together
  • Appears on surface
  • High energy surfaces will absorb molecules more readily
41
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Define absorption

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  • Uptake of a liquid by a bulk solid
  • Substance absorbed diffuses into solid material
42
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___ is the ability of a material to elicit an appropriate response in a given application in the body

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Biocompatibility

43
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In a ___ test, material is placed in a situation identical to its intended clinical use

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Usage test

44
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Advantages & disadvantages of in vitro tests

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Advantages
- quick
- least expensive
- can be standardized
- good control
- large scale screening

Disadvantage
- Relevance is quiestionable

45
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Advantages & disadvantages of in vivo tests

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Advantages
- Allows complex systemic interactions
- Response more comprehensive than in vitro tests
- More relevant than in vitro tests

Disadvantages
- Relevance is questionable
- Expensive
- Time consuming
- Legal/ethical concerns
- Difficult to control
- Difficult to interpret & quantify

46
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Advantages & disadvantages of usage tests

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Advantages
- Relevance to use of material is assured

Disadvantages
- Very expensive
- Time consuming
- Legal/ethical issues
- Difficult to control
- Difficult to interpret & quantify