RMGIC's

Question 1

what is a RMGIC

Answer 1

GIC with resin components

Question 2

what is the difference between RMGIC and GIC

Answer 2

less water - replaced by HEMA
modified polyacid with side chains
- double C bond can break and polymerise

Question 3

PROS (7) 3 UP, 1 ACROSS, 2 DOWN

Answer 3

aesthetics
fluoride release
shorter setting time
less moisture sensitivity
higher bond strength
easier to use
resistant to dessication

Question 4

What is RMGIC used for?

Answer 4

cervical and root lesions
as a base
abfraction lesion

Question 5

Issues with HEMA

Answer 5

known contact allergen to eyes
- use gloves and no-touch technique

Question 6

What is a Compomer?

Answer 6

polyacid-modified resin composite resins

contain acidic and acrylate groups

basc a modified composite

Question 7

how is a compomer set?

Answer 7

light cure = polymerisation
water uptake
acid+base reaction
= further cross linking of matrix

Question 8

PROS of compomers

Answer 8

handling
good command set
strength

Question 9

CONS of compomers

Answer 9

adhesion
low fluoride release
needs bonding agent