OPERATIVE Restoration of Teeth Flashcards
___ are effective disinfectants, provide cross-linking of any exposed dentin matrix and occlude dentinal tubules by cross-linking tubular proteins
sealers (aka desensitizers)
sealers provide occlusion of the dentinal tubules which limits the potential for ___
tubular fluid movement and resultant sensitivity
sealers are typically ___ solutions
aqueous
historically, ___ was used as a liner under amalgam restorations
copal varnish
what are some examples of desensitizers that some sealers contain?
gluteraldehyde, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), benzalkonium chloride, or chlorhexidine
___ are thin layers of material used primarily to provide a barrier to protect the dentin from residual reactants diffusing out of a restoration, from oral fluids, or from both, which may penetrate leaky tooth-restoration interfaces
liners
what are some ways liners act as barriers?
- contribute initial electrical insulation
- generate some thermal protection
- some formulations provide pulpal treatment
___ are used to cover a direct or near pulpal exposure and to line very deep areas of a tooth preparation in vital teeth
liners
___ and ___ are examples of typical liners used with direct restorations
calcium hydroxide and RMGI
___ are used to provide thermal protection for the pulp and to supplement mechanical support for the restoration by distributing local stresses from the restoration across the underlying dentin surface
bases
how thick should bases be?
1-2mm typically
additional bulk from a base affords ___ and ___ protection to the pulp under metal restorations
mechanical and thermal
___ or ___ are recommended as a base to overlay any calcium hydroxide liner that has been placed
RMGI or conventional glass ionomer cement
RMGI or conventional glass ionomer cement base provides additional strength to resist ___ in amalgam restorations, as well as protection of the liner from dissolution during ___ procedures
- amalgam condensation pressure
- bonded
describe how to use bases and/or liners in amalgam restorations with shallow excavations
- shallow excavation = remaining dentin thickness >2mm
- use a dentin sealer/desensitizing agent such as gluma or G5
- sealers/desensitizers replace the traditional use of copal varnish
describe how to use bases and/or liners in amalgam restorations with moderately deep excavations
- remaining dentin thickness is 0.5-2mm
- use light cured RMGI base, followed by a dentin sealer/desensitizing agent
- objective is to provide 2mm of insulation between the restorative material and the pulp
- this replaces the traditional approach of using a zinc oxide eugenol base material followed by a copal varnish
describe how to use bases and/or liners in amalgam restorations with deep excavations
- noncarious (or mechanical) pulpal exposure less than 1mm in diameter or excataions where the remaining dentin thickness is <0.5mm
- use a thin (0.5-0.75mm) layer of calcium hydroxide liner on the suspected exposure site followed by RMGI base to seal immediate site of exposure
- objectives are to prohibit bacterial infiltration and protect the liner from dissolution
- a dentin sealer/desensiziting agent or an appropriate amalgam bonding agent is placed on the remaining dentin
describe how to use bases and/or liners in composite restorations with shallow to moderately deep excavations
- remaining dentin thickness is 0.5mm or more
- no liner or base material is indicated
- only a dentin bonding system along with the composite restorative material is needed
describe how to use bases and/or liners in composite restorations with deep excavations
- noncarious (or mechanical) pulpal exposure <0.1mm in diameter or excavations where the remaining dentin thickness is judged to be <0.5mm
- use a thin (0.5-0.75mm) layer of calcium hydroxide liner placed on the suspected exposure site followed by RMGI base and the proper application of a bonding agent along with the composite restorative material
- objective is to prevent bacterial infiltration while avoiding dissolution of the liner
describe how to use bases and/or liners in indirect restorations with shallow excavations
- remaining dentin thickness is 2mm or greater
- no sealer, liner, or base is needed
- RMGI cement or a resin-based cement may be used for cementation, providing excellent dentinal sealing
describe how to use bases and/or liners in indirect restorations with moderately deep excavations
- remaining dentin thickness 0.5-2mm
- RMGI or conventional glass ionomer cement may be used to restore axial or pulpal wall contour and to ensure an adequate thermal barrier
- objective is to provide 2mm of insulation between the restorative material and the pulp
- RMGI or resin based material is recommended for cementation
describe how to use bases and/or liners in indirect restorations with deep excavations
- noncarious (mechanical) pulpal exposure less than 1mm in diameter or excavations where remaining dentin thickness is <0.5mm
- use a thin (0.5-0.75mm) layer of calcium hydroxide liner placed on the suspected exposure site followed by RMGI base to restore axial or pulpal wall contour, ensure an adequate thermal barrier, and seal the exposure site
- objective is to prevent bacterial infiltration while avoiding dissolution of the base
in indirect restoration cases where pulp exposures occurred during preparation, where there is an increased risk of endodontic complications secondary to the pulp exposure, strong consideration should be given to performing ___ before completion of the indirect restoration
endodontic therapy
what are the two types of amalgams?
- low copper (generally inferior, seldom used)
- high copper (spherical and admix)