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Partial Denture Alloys Flashcards

1
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What are the ideal properties of a partial denture alloy

A 
Rigid (YM)
Strong (UTS, EL)
Hard
Ductile
Precise casting (shrinkage)
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What are the different types of PDA

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Type IV gold
CoCr
White gold (AgPd)
Titanium

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What causes conflict in ideal rigidity of PDAs

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The base must be rigid so large stresses produce little strain
The clasp should be removed easily with little stress required - should be flexible

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4
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How is a PDA designed for ideal rigidity

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Using a thick section of alloy for the base and a thin section for the clasp

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5
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What are the dental uses of pure gold

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Class III and IV cavities

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6
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What are the dental applications of the different types of gold

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Type I - simple alloys
Type II - larger inlays
Type III - crown and bridge alloys
Type IV - partial dentures

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What is the composition of type IV gold

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Au - 65%
Ag - 14%
Cu - 14%
Zn - 2%
Pd - 3%
Pt - 2%
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8
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Describe the phase diagram of AuCu

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The liquidus and solidus are separated a little, so there will be a little coring when quenched
There are 2 regions below the solidus so two ordered solutions will form

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What effect does adding Cu to type IV gold have on the phase diagram

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Solid solutions of all proportions are possible
Benefits from solution hardening as it will impede dislocations
Benefits from order hardening for certain proportions
Has a reduced melting point
Little to no coring as the solidus is close to the liquidus

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What other effects does adding Cu to type IV gold have

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Imparts red colour - to be avoided
Reduces density
As it is a base metal, can cause corrosion if too much is added

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What effects does adding silver to type IV gold have on the phase diagram

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A solid solution will exist in all proportions
Benefits from solution hardening
After annealing there is precipitation hardening due to Ag and Cu being partially soluble

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12
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What other effects does adding silver to type IV gold have

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Can allow tarnishing - undesirable
Molten silver absorbs CO2 so the alloy may become porous and so less robust
Whitens alloy - may compensate for copper

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What effects does adding platinum have on type IV gold

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Will form a solid solution and there will be solution hardening
Introduces a fine grain structure
Will be coring after quenching

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What effects does adding palladium have on type IV gold

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Similar to platinum but less expensive and less coring
Coarser grains than platinum
Absorbs gases when molten which may make the alloy porous and so less robust

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What effects do other elements have on type IV gold

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Zinc - scavenger, removes impurities
Nickel - increases strength and hardness
Indium - fine grain structure

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What is done to eliminate coring in type IV gold and why

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Homogenous annealing - raises alloy’s temperature for about 10 minutes
Removes the concentration gradient but doesn’t affect grain size or mechanical properties

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17
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What other processes are carried out on type IV gold to enhance strength and hardness

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Cold working

Stress relief annealing

18
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What are the dental uses of CoCr

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Wires
Surgical implants
Cast partial dentures
Connectors

19
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What is the composition of CoCr

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Co - 54%
Cr - 25%
Ni - 15%
Mo - 5%
C - 0.4%
20
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What are the effects of cobalt in CoCr

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Forms a solid solution with Cr
Increased strength, hardness and rigidity
Coring occurs

21
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What are the effects of chromium in CoCr

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Forms a solid solution with Co
Increased strength, hardness and rigidity
Coring occurs
Forms a passive layer on the alloy surface enhancing corrosion resistance

22
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What are the effects of nickel in CoCr

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Replaces some Co as it improves ductility and causes a reduction in strength
Possibility of experiencing an allergic reaction

23
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What effect does carbon have on CoCr

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Avoid taking too much in as carbides will form at the grain boundaries making the alloy too hard and brittle

24
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What effect do other elements have on CoCr

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Mo - reduces grain size, increasing strength
W - increases strength
Al- increases proportional limit
Other elements can act as scavengers

25
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How can alloys be melted

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Electric induction - preferred

Oxyacetylene - risks excess carbon being taken up

26
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Which investment materials can and can’t be used with CoCr

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Silica or phosphate bonding

Not gypsum

27
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Why does casting of CoCr require a centrifugal force

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Important to avoid overheating as coarse grains will form

Cooling too fast or slow may introduce carbides making the framework brittle

28
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By what methods may surface finishing of CoCr be carried out

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Sandblast
Electroplate
Abrasive wheel
Polishing buff

29
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Describe the hardness of CoCr

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370 hardness units
Much harder than gold
Will resist surface wear in mouth better
Requires a significant amount of time to finish and polish before use

30
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Describe the ductility of CoCr

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Elongation - 4% so low ductility
Therefore it work hardens rapidly
Makes adjustment of the finished appliance difficult so you need precision casting

31
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What are the dental uses of pure titanium

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Implants
Crown and bridge (cast)
Maxilla-facial skull plates
Partial dentures (cast)

32
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What are the advantages of titanium

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Good biocompatibility
Good corrosion resistance
Parts can be joined by laser welding so complex structures can be dealt with

33
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What are the disadvantages of titanium

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It requires electric arc melting

As it absorbs gases it needs special investment and casting equiptment

34
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Compare the ductility of different PDAs

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High ductility is advantageous
Type IV gold has an elongation of 10% before fracture compared to CoCr 4% so type IV gold is better here
Titanium has the greatest ductility

35
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Compare the UTS of type IV gold and CoCr

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A little higher for type IV gold

36
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Compare the density of type IV gold and CoCr

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CoCr has half the density of type IV gold and is therefore better

37
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Compare the rigidity (Young’s Modulus) of type IV gold and CoCr

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CoCr has more than twice the stiffness of type IV gold so there will be much less flexing when large stresses are applied

38
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Compare the surface hardness of type IV gold and CoCr

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Surface hardness of CoCr is much greater than type IV gold

39
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Compare the shrinkage of type IV gold and CoCr

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CoCr shrinks around 2.3%, almost double that of type IV gold so processing CoCr appliances is more difficult for labs

40
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What is important to note when dealing with CoCr

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More difficult to produce defect free casting than gold
Cannot use gypsum-bonded investment
More difficult to polish as it is harder
Work hardens rapidly, so need precision casting

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