Module 2 Flashcards
(41 cards)
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