tooth coloured filling materials 2 Flashcards
what are examples of cements
GIC
light cured glass ionomer cement
compomer
composite
what can cements be
hydrophilic
or hydrophobic
describe glass polyalkenoates
formed as the result of a acid base reaction lion between fluoride containing glass and a poly acid- usually poly acrylic acid
they are adhesive
cariostatic
what is the composition of glass polyalkenoates
fluoro-alumino-phospho-silicate glass polyacid
eg polyacrylic acid or polymaleic acid
what are the disadvantages of poly alkenoates
technique sensitive moisture sensitive cannot be placed in stress bearing areas low tensile and fracture toughness poor wear resistance average aesthetics
what does adding a acid + base equal
salt + water
what are the steps of the setting reaction
decomposition migration gelation post set hardening maturation
how does the glass polyalkenoate bind to the collagen fibres
h+ ions
how does the glass polyalkenoate bind to the tooth surface
calcium ions and al3+ ions in a process called chelation
what happens in the maturation stage
al3+ salts precipitate for 24 hours
the setting process can continue for unto a year but very slowly
the formation of poly salts is continued
what happens to fluoride ions
not an integral part of the matrix and can be released without upsetting the structure of the cement
what role does water play
slowly hydrates the mature cross linked matrix
this leads to increase strength
improved translucency
increased resistance to desiccation
what can XS water lead to
CONTAMINATION
therefore increased opacity and decreased hardness
what happens if there is less water
desiccation
and more cracking and grazing
when are fluoride ions released
released by the acid attack from the glass
what does fluoride help with
biocompatibility of the material
inhibit recurrent caries
how does fluoride release
a rapid initial process
then a second slower much sustained process responsible for the long term release of fluoride
what is the advantage of fluoride
prevents secondary caries as it promotes remineralisation
it is also the main reason for GIC replacement
what does plaque not thrive on
gic
why does strep mutans not grow on GIC
due to fluoride being present