Lecture 1 Flashcards
Were used in the
third century B.C., by the Greek physiologist,
Erasistratus, whilst the Egyptians utilized lead
and papyrus for catheter devices
Copper, tin, bronze and gold
Material used to construct artificial organs,
rehabilitation devices, or prostheses and replace
natural body tissues. Without causing any harm
or negative reactions
Biomaterials-
- Composites
- Silicone Impression Materials
Synthetic biomaterials
- Alginates
- Hydrocolloids
Natural Biomaterials
- Stem cells
- Replacement tissues
Tissue-engineered Biomaterials
- Hard
- Ductile- tough
- Strong
Metals
- Hard
- Brittle
- Strong
Ceramics
- Soft
- Ductile-tough
- Weak
Polymers
Difference between Metals and Ceramics
Metals are ductile, while ceramics are brittle
Have high processing temperatures
Metals and Ceramics
Have lower processing temperatures
Polymers
Used as Direct Processing Materials
Polymers
Reinforce broken down teeth
Metal-ceramic crowns
Restore endo treated teeth
Post & core
Replace missing teeth
Implants
Have 1,2,3 electrons in their outer shell
Metallic elements
Key to metallic bonds
electrons
loosely bound to nucleus
electrons
- Free mobility
- thermal and electrical conductivity
- ductility-bend without breaking
Electrons
Molten metal -> nuclei of crystalization -> Crystal growth -> crystallization of metal upon cooling -> formation of grains
Microstructure of metals
Single phase-single composition
Polycrystalline structures
Mix of two or more metals
Metal alloys
Cast metals for crowns and amalgams are
Metal alloys
Atoms can slide in
Ductile