Module 2 Flashcards
Micro-leakage causes?
hypersensitivity of the tooth
What material is replacing base materials because it eliminates micro-leakage?
bonding material
Base materials are used on _____ preps?
deep
Base materials can help absorb ______ forces?
bitting
What dental cements can be used as bases?
ANY
What base material is similar to ZOE but is stronger and has less effect on the pulp?
EBA (ethoxybenzoic)
What is the OLDEST type of cement that had to be mixed on a cool glass slab?
Zinc Phosphate
What are the two components of Zinc Phosphate cements?
Zinc oxide powder
Phosphoric acid liquid
What base is acidic but the Ph rises with time?
Polycarboxylate
Polycarboxylate can be used under _______ restorations?
all
but mostly under amalgams
What cement/base material REVOLUTIONIZED dentistry?
Glass Ionomer
Glass Ionomer can bond to ________ and releases ______.
enamel/other polymer materials
fluoride
Glass Ionomer has what type of curing method?
dual (light/chemical)
Due to the bonding abilities of glass ionomer _____ ____ is eliminated?
micro-leakage/sensitivity
______ cement/base is used when a restoration is temporary and helps to sedate the pulp?
ZOE
What material is used MOST often as a Intermediary Base material in DEEP preparations due to its ability to stimulate reparative dentin?
Calcium Hydroxide
What material is used to seal cut dentinal tubules?
varnishes
________ of amalgam fillings caused self-sealing of micro-leakage?
corrosion
Calcium Hydroxide has a _____ pH?
basic
One downfall with Calcium Hydroxide?
dissolves easily in oral fluids (weakens tooth)
As calcium hydroxide dissolves it ____ the pH and _____ bacterial growth?
increases
decreases
Calcium Hydroxide has what type of curing method?
dual
What is the purpose of a dental liner?
reduce acidity
stimulate pulp
acts as a bonding material
What is the purpose of a base?
absorb biting forces
insulate pulp from temp changes
What is an Esthetic Direct Restorative Material?
Composte fillings
A blend of glass ionomer and composite materials is termed a?
compomer
a blend that has more glass ionomer than composite is termed a?
polyacid modified glass ionomer
PMMA stands for?
polymethyl/polymethacrylate
Direct restorations are made?
in house (placed chairside)
What type of cross-linked polymer resin is most popular in dentistry?
Dimethacrylate
Dimethacrylate resin is a reaction between_______ and _______
bisphenol-A
glycidyl methacrylate
Dimethacrylates are preferred due to increased ____ and _______ strength and a lower _____ _____
stiffness
compressive
water absorption
Bis-GMA has ____ molecules thus having less _______
large
shrinkage
What type of Dimethacrylate is used most often?
TEGDMA
Composite filler particles can be a combination of what materials?
Silicates (Quartz)
Barium/Strontium/Zinc
Silane
What is the function of Barium/Strontium/Zinc in the composite filler material?
Radiopaque material to facilitate diagnosis
What is the function of Silane in the composite filler material?
Bonds matrix to filler
Filler Size:
Macro =
Midfill =
Micro =
10-20 microns
.1- 10 microns
.01- .1 microns
What type of composite filler size is best?
hybrid of sizes
What is the smear layer?
enamel and dentin debris from the drill
How do you remove the smear layer?
etch