Lesson 4.1: Dental Materials Flashcards
An alloy of silver, tin, copper, mercury, and zinc
Amalgam
Main or supporting ingredient
Base
Chemical accelerant without being consumed
Catalyst
Preserved or finished by a chemical or physical process
Cured
An acidic cutting process on a surface
Etching
A soothing colorless liquid made from clove oil
Eugenol
Capable of being shaped without being damaged
Malleability
The process of mixing
Trituration
The thickness of a liquid that impedes its flow
Viscosity
What effect does Eugenol have on pulpal tissue
Sedative Effect
TRUE OR FALSE:
Direct application of Eugenol to pulp tissue may cause necrosis
True
If Zinc Oxide-Eugenol is applied to the dentinal cavity, Eugenol is diffused through the dentin to the pulp, DO NOT directly apply it to the pulp
TRUE OR FALSE:
Zinc Oxide-Eugenol may be used under composite restorative material
False
Used as a liner or base under composite, amalgam, metal, and ceramic restorations
Glass Ionomer Base (Vitrabond)
TRUE OR FALSE:
Vitrabond liner may be used for direct pulp capping
False
Vitrabond liner is not recommended for direct pulp capping
Ratio of powder to liquid for Vitrabond
1 scoop of powder to 1 drop of liquid
Uses and characteristics of Calcium Hydroxide (Dycal)
- Pulp Protector
- Self-Curing
- May be used under any restorative material
Reinforced Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Composition
Intermediate Restorative Material (IRM)
TRUE OR FALSE:
Intermediate Restorative Material is temporary and may last up to one year
True