Test #2-3 Flashcards
What are the requirements of impression material
ease of manipulation resonable cost adequate viscosity properites safety pt acceptance compatability with die adequate shelf life appropriate setting time
what should be the mechanical strength of impression materials
should resist tearing and permanent deformation during removal
what is an important requirement of imp material
dimensionally accurate
when are impressions used during fixed restorations
crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, study models
what are impressions used for in removable appliances
pediatric, ortho appliances, dentures, partials, study models
what are impressions used for in esthetic appliances
bleaching trays, temporary partials
what is rigid
unable to remove from undercuts
what is flexible
capable of removal from undercuts
what is a hydrocolloid
a colloidal suspension in which water is the liquid*
what is a colloid
substance dispersed evenly throughout another substance * liquid/solid/gas
agar
organic hydrophilic colloid extracted from seaweed
what are reversible hydrocolloid steps
- advanced prep of material
- prep immediately before impression
- impression
what are the components of a reversible hydrocolloid
agar, thixotropic materials, structure, thickness
What is an example of a irreversible hydrocolloid*
alginate
what are alginate impressions accurate enough for
study models, working casts, pt education , bleach trays, essex trays, temps
- what can alginate not be used for
-to fabricate indirect restorations
can alginate be softened after setting
no
what is imbibition*
taking on water
what is syneresis*
shrinkage
what does warm water do to alginate*
accelerates reaction
what does cold water do to alginate*
slows reaction
how does alginate set
by chemical reaction
what are inelastic/rigid impression materail
plaster, compound, ZOE
What is ZOE used for*
impressions, bite registration, perio dressings, temp cements, temp restorative materials