Resin Composites Flashcards
what is the resin matrix component of composite?
principle methacrylate monomers e.g BISGMA and a dilutent monomer e.g TEGMA
what is the resin matrix component of composite?
principle methacrylate monomers e.g BISGMA and a dilutent monomer e.g TEGMA
what is the filler in composite?
particles of silica based glass
other components of composite?
silane coupling agent
pigments
what is the activator in composite?
camphorquinone
classifiations of composites?
conventional/macro
nanofilled/micro
hybrid
what are high resin:filler composites like?
what are high filler:resin composites like?
> 60% filler/volume
stronger, more wear resistance, shrink less, more opaque less vital appearance, hard to polish
other type of composite?
hybrid
what is the best type of composite?
nanofilled - micron sized particles high strength less shrinkage high polishability plus nano fibres to optimise resorative aesthetic abilities
properties of composite?
non adhesive requires bonding agent hydrophobic photophillic polymerisation shrinkage
what component of composite causes hypersensitivity reactions?
HEMA
advantages of comopsite?
wear resistance/compressive strength matches tooth substance command set good aesthetics - tooth coloured bonded to tooth =conserves tooth
disadvantages of composite?
polymerisation shrinkage moisture control = essential can be brittle no evidence to support use with large class II cavities depth of cure only 2mm hard to place
how to overcome shrinkage?
hydrophobic = shrinks away from water = rubber dam
ramped output from light source
oblique increments
light tips, wedges, direct light to gingival floor
when to do shade match?
when light is off tooth