Lecture 4 Reding Flashcards
composite:
compound of 2+ diff. materials w/ props that are superior or intermediate to those of the individual consituents
Organic matrix of enamel:
enamelin
Inorganic matrix of both enamel and dentin:
hydroxyapeptite
Organic matrix of dentin:
collagen
Advantages of RBC(Resin Based Composites)
resist fracture and wear, set on command (when ready), conservative prep, low heat conductivity, no current conduction, radiopaque
RBC prep requires removal of:
only the lesion
Disadv’s of RBC:
shrink (2-4%), DBA and lite curing, tech sensitive, lengthy placement, RD required, water sorption (amlgam does not)
Amalgam is more technique flexible than RBCs
T
T or F? Amalgam has high sorption.
F.
RBC components:
4: Polymer matrix (resin monomers) Resin fillers, coupling gent, initiators to start rxn
Continuou phase to which other ingredients are added:
Organic polymer matrix
Bis-GMA:
bishpenyon-A-glycidyl methacrylate
% of high vs. low weight polymers in organic matrix RBCs:
70% high molecular weight / 30% low
Examples of high molecular weight polymers:
Bis-GMA, UDMA,
Low l=molecular wight/low viscosity:
TEG-DMA
Low shrinkage monomer
Bis-EMA or oxybismethacrylate
What is the part of the RBC that shrink?
the matrix
Inorganic Fllers:
Quartz or Glass based (zirconium oxide,aluminum oxide, or silicone dioxide?)
Quartz inorganic fillers:
fused silica, lithium aluminum silicate
Glass inorganic fillers:
borosilicate, ziconium, barium, strontium
Fillers improve these properties:
color stability, reduce water sorption, comp and utensil strength, reduce coeff of thermal expansion, reduce shrinkage, imp wear resistance
What part of a RBC is responsible for water sorption and weakness and shrinkage ?
matrix
% V that inorganic fillers account for:
30-70% of the composite
% weight that inorganic fillers account for:
50-85% of the composite
Coupling agents are aka:
silanes
Functions of coupling agents;
coats filler particles promoting adhesion to the matrix, polymerizable silica-reactive monomer. Provides adhesion to silaceous surfaces
Does the addition of a weak matrix to a strong filler lead to the formation of a weak or strong composite?
weak
Does the addition of a weak matrix to a strong filler and silane lead to the formation of a weak or strong composite?
strong
Modes of initiators:
- chem run of mixed composites 2. exposure to light
Most current composites are activated by:
exposure to visible light (460-480nm) blue light
What color light activates current composite?
blue
Initiator and activator for chemically activated systems:
init: benzoyl peroxide act: aromatic tertiary amine (2%) (N,N-dimethyl-p-toluine)
Initiator and activator for light-activated systems:
Init:Alfa-diketone camphorquinone Act: aliphatic tertiary amine (0.01-0.04%) +468nm light
Volumetric shrinkage of RBC can be up to:
7%
Coefficient of thermal exp:
2-6 X (30-60 ppm/’ C) that of dentin (9 ppm/’ C)
Enhanced flowability vs.
increased risk of porosity
To prevent resin from sticking to instrument:
alcohol gauze
Traditional RBCs are what type?
macrofilled (10-100um)
Macrofilled RBCs:
ground quartz, 70-80% filled by weight, pronounced plastic deformation, micro leakage, water sorption, surface staining, intrinsic discoloration
Microfilled composites (0.01-0.1um):
only sub micron particles, ground to 5-50um & incorporated into additional microfilmed material
benefit of combining sub micron particles with additional microfilled particles:
filler content is maximized, polymerization shrinkage is minimized
When to use microfilmed composites:
non-stressbearing areas (anterior)
Microfilled composites use:
colloidal silica as a filler and pre polymerized particles
Properties of microfilled composites:
low shrinkage and highly polishable
Advantages of microfilm resins:
excellent polish, highly esthetic areas (class V, composite veneers)
Disadvantages of microfilm resins:
low strength (don’t use for Class IV), water absorption may be higher compromising long-term color stability
hybrid resins are blends of:
0.04um and small particles (1-4um)
The combination of filler article sizes allows:
the highest levels of filler loading with the corresponding improvement in physical properties
Do hybrid resins have less or more internal discoloration?
less
Which has the best properties, traditional, microfill, or hybrid?
hybrid
Which polishes better, hybrid or microfilm composites?
microfills
T or F? Hybrid composite are radiolucent.
F.
For which area are hybrid composites indicated>
stress bearing (posterior)
Which are more esthetic, hybrid or microfilm composites?
hybrid (monochromatic)
Benefit of micro-hybrid composites:
combine polishing props of micro with the strength of hybrids
Avg particle size of Micro-hybrid or nano-filled:
less than 1um
Ex of Micro-hybrid or nano-filled composites:
Esthet-X (caulk) and Point 4 (Kerr)
T or F? Flowable composite is more resistant to wear.
F. less
Filler by volume % of flowable composite:
37-56%
Does flowable composite have high or low polymerization contraction?
high
Are flowable composites more or less elastic?
more (flees with tooth)
flowable composite is indicated for:
very small Class V, sealants, liner under high C-factor preps
Any light unit with a range of these wavelengths can be used for visible light curing units:
400-500nm
How to test your light curing unit:
radiometer
Extent of composite polymerization depends on:
Wavelength of light, light intensity, exposure time, distance from light, shade of resin composite
CAMBR
Carries Mmgmt by Risk Assesement
Main components of MID:
assessment of disease risk, w/ focus on early detection and prevention, external and internal remineralization, use of a range of restorations, dental material and equip, and surgical only when required and after disease controlled.
When should surgery be done according to MID?
only when required and only after disease has been controlled
High risk protocol:
F varnish every 3mo, Rx paste 2X/day, including before bed (pos teeth could be sealed if at risk)
Moderate risk protocol:
F varnish every 6mo, OTC paste 2Xday, OTC rinse 1-2Xday (pos teeth could be sealed if at risk)
Low risk protocol:
OTC paste 2Xday
Antibacterial rinse:
Chlorohexadine (does not reduce caries) 1st wk of each mon
MI paste:
Ca and P remineralize tooth
Xylatol:
Replacement for sugar, can be prescribed
T or F? Demineralization indicates an active lesion.
F. Not always
PTPM:
Plaque control, Tx of existing caries lesions, Protection of surfaces at risk, and Maintenance for prevention
ICDAS Score of 1(or2) for caries mgmt:
no caries lesions or arrested caries lesion in fissure with caries-susceptible morphology
ICDAS Score of (1) or2 for caries mgmt:
suspected but no distinct evidence of caries lesion at base of fissure
ICDAS Score of 3,4,5,6 for caries mgmt:
Obvious cavitation or radiographically evident carious dentin at base of fissure
Tx for ICDAS Score of 1(or2) for caries mgmt w/ low risk:
No tx
tx for ICDAS Score of (1) or2 for caries mgmt:
Sealant
Tx for ICDAS Score of 1(or2) for caries mgmt w/ mod or high risk::
sealant
Tx for ICDAS Score of 3,4,5,6 for caries mgmt:
restoration
Placement of sealant:
external 0.5mm of fissure (to provide sound enamel for bond)
Use are to dry possibility active lesion for this ICDAS score:
3
Tx for ICDAS score of 3 w/ an active, non-proximal corona lesion:
lesion arrest (remineralization or resin infiltration) and recall for reveal of risk status and lesion
What is resin infiltration?
?
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion hard to explorer; stained or unstained, moderate or high risk:
lesion arrest (remin therapy)
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion hard to explorer; stained or unstained, low risk:
monitor lesion at periodic reeval appt
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion soft to explorer and est. depth less than 0.5mm:
Lesion arrest (remin therapy)
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion soft to explorer and est. depth less than 0.5mm. We did remain therapy and after 3-6 mo the lesion progressed:
Restoration (Rc, RMGI, or sandwich)
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion soft to explorer and est. depth greater than 0.5mm:
Restoration Restoration (Rc, RMGI, or sandwich)
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion soft to explorer and est. depth less than 0.5mm. We did remain therapy and after 3-6 mo the lesion did not progress, moderate or high risk pt:
Lesion arrest (remin therapy)
Mgmt of caries lesion in root surfaces of permanent teeth: lesion soft to explorer and est. depth less than 0.5mm. We did remain therapy and after 3-6 mo the lesion did not progress, low risk pt:
monitor lesion at period eval appt.
T or F? A caries lesion can be arrested, but not reversed.
F
Ways to remineralize:
change oral hygiene, change diet, apply fluid, stimulate saliva
What can you do for a pt with chronic dry mouth?
prescribe saliva substitute with inorganic ions
In one study, sugar-containing foods were not assoc with caries experience unless:
the kid brushed once a day or less
How can a person with open embrasures keep their mouth cleaner?
interproximal brushes
How can a periodontal pt keep their mouth cleaner?
interproximal brushes
How can a pt with closed interdental spaces keep their mouth cleaner?
floss
Floss __times a day for caries prevention.
1
Floss __times a day for gingivitis.
2
Antimicrobials that have been added to F:
amine (Am) and stannous ions (Sn)
What intrinsic properties does Amine have?
antiglycolytic properties