Quizzes Flashcards
What is the composition of dental porcelain?
Quartz Kaolinite Feldspar Metallic oxides Borax
When would you chose an all ceramic over a Pfm crown?
When tooth loss has been extensive (may not be possible to prep PFM)
When the patient wishes to due to aesthetics
If the patient has an allergy to the metal used in PfM crown
Tell me about a shoulder finish (angle, depth, position, instrument to hell prepare) ?
90 degree finish
Depth minimum 1.3mm
Placement depends in appearance/lip line
Use enamel chisel to help prepare
Tell me about a chamfer finish (angle, depth, position, instrument to hell prepare) ?
135 degree finish
Depth 0.5-0.1 mm
Placement not dependent on appearance (supra gingivally)
Use 877K bur to prepare
What are the advantages of the wingless PfM crown prep design?
It’s easier to prepare and there is less chance of leaving an undercut
What are the terminal groups of addition cured polymers?
Vinyl
What are the terminal groups of condensation cured silicones?
Hydroxyl
Which common polymer are addition and condensation cured silicone impressions based on?
Polydimethyl siloxane
What is present in the base paste of pump addition cured silicones?
Polyvinyl siloxane
Silanol
Filler
What is present in the catalyst paste of pump addition cured silicones?
Polyvinyl siloxane
Platinum catalyst
Filler
What is the typical detail reproduction of a light bodied silicone impression material?
Less than 20 microns
What materials can be used in astringent solution?
Ferric sulphate
Aluminium chloride
Aluminium sulphate
What is an astringent substance?
A chemical that tends to shrink or constrict body tissues
(Useful when impressions of a tooth/ teeth need to be. Made and the gingivae is preventing clear impressions being taken
What are the current theories on how porcelain attaches to the metal in a PFM crown indirect restoration?
Chemical = oxide formation
Mechanical locking
Compressive forces
What concentration is the disinfectant solution for impressions?
1000 ppm available chlorine