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Structure of Composites Flashcards

1
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Define Composite

A

two or more materials put together, with each contributing to the overall properties

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2
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Disadvantages of Silicate Cements - 3

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  • Cannot be used for permanent tooth erosion in a few years
  • Soluble in oral fluids
  • Discolouration
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3
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Advantages of PMMA - 4

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  • Tooth like appearance
  • Insoluble in oral fluids
  • Easy to manipulate
  • Low Cost
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4
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Disadvantages of PMMA - 4

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  • High setting shrinkage (causes secondary caries)
  • Poor wear resistance
  • Different coefficient of thermal expansion to tooth
  • Problems with reduced inclusion of quartz powder as filler
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5
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What type of composite is currently used?

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Resin Based Direct Composite filling material

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6
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What are the 3 Phases of Dental Composites

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  • Organic Matrix
  • Inorganic Filler
  • Bonding Agent
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7
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Why is Bis-GMA used instead of MMA in composite fillings?

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MMA has a lower molecular weight -> more volume shrinkage of the material after polymerisation

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8
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Where does the Free Radical Substitution take place?

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In the C=C double bond in the methacrylates.

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What are the other additives in the Organic Matrix?

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  • Hydroquinone
  • DHPT ( Activator for RTP Cure and LIGHT CURE)
  • Camphorquinone (LC)
  • Filler
  • Iron oxide (pigment)
  • UV stabilisers
  • Optical Brighteners
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10
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How do direct composite fillings work?

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Placed in the unset state and then is cured (set) in the oral cavity

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What is the role of the organic matrix in a dental composite?

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It is the plastic resin that polymerises to form a continuous phase

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12
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What is the role of the coupling agent in a dental composite?

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To promote adhesion between filler and matrix resin

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13
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What monomer does the organic matrix consist of?

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Bis-GMA

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14
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What is Bis-GMA prepared from?

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Bisphenol A

Glycidyl Methacrylate

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15
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Viscosity of Bis-GMA

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700,000cps

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16
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What is the role of hydroquinone in the organic matrix?

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Acts as inhibitor to prevent the setting composite in the lab

17
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Advantages of incorporating fillers 5

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  • Reduced setting shrinkage
  • Reduced coefficient of thermal expansion
  • Enhanced strength and compressive hardness
  • Provides radio-opacity
  • Control of aesthetics
18
Q

Why must the refractive index of both the filler and resin be the same?

A

To avoid the scattering of light, otherwise full depth light cure is not achieved

19
Q

Why are many fillers used in composites?

A

1 filler is insufficient to attain most of the desired outcomes

20
Q

What are the 3 different types of fillers?

A
  • Conventional (micro and macro)
  • Hybrid
  • Microfine
21
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What did the first composites use as macro fillers?

A

Used ground quartz

22
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What material is used as a micro filler?

A

Collodial silica

23
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What does a macro filler do?

A

Increases viscosity of monomers so method of incorporation is further improved

24
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Advantages of Hybrid fillers? 4

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  • Favourable physic, mechanical and optical properties
  • Improved wear resistance
  • Surface morphology superior to conventional but inferior to microfilmed resins
  • Radiopactiy possible
25
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Disadvantage of Hybrid Fillers

A

increased surface roughness with time

Resin wears away

26
Q

Usually how much inorganic filler is loaded into a composite?

A

30-70%

27
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Why are fillers hydrophobic?

A

Surface layer of OH groups

28
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What coupling agent is used to bond the filler to the resin?

A

Silane coupling agent

29
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How does a silane coupling agent work?

A

The hydrophilic end of the coupling agent (OCH3) reacts with surface hydroxyl groups (OH) of the filler - via condensation reaction

30
Q

How are room temp. composites dispensed?

A

2 Paste containing:

  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • DHPT
31
Q

How are light cured composites dispensed?

A

1 paste

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