Tooth coloured filling materials 2 - GICs Flashcards
Name different types of cements
- Glass polyalkenoate cement
- Resin modified glass polyalkenoate
- Polyacid modified resin cement
- composite
How do we measure wetting of cements
measure contact angle between droplet and surface
how are glass polyakenoates formed
- result of acid-base reaction between fluoride containing glass and a poly acid
- adhesive, cariostatic
what is the composition of glass polyakenoates
fluroro- alumina- phosphor- silicate glass
- poly acid eg.
poly acrylic acid
polymaleic acid
what is the setting reaction of GIC involve?
Poly acid + base > poly salt +water
- decomposition
- migration
- gelation
- post set hardening
- maturation
what are the disadvantages of GICs
- technique sensitive
- moisture senstivity
- cannot be placed in stress bearing areas
- low tensile and fracture toughness
- poor wear resistance
- only average aesthetics
describe the process of setting reactions
Hydrogen comes off carboxylic acid and attacks glass particles
the glass particles then releases ions and then releases fluorine
- Ions come out into matrix and cross lining polyacrylate chains
- final material consists of matrix and glass particles sitting in matrix have ion efficient depleted layer
what happens In maturation of GICs
- precipitation of aluminium salts continues for 24 hours
- the setting process continues thereafter but at a very slow pace for up to 1 year
- continued formation of polysalts
- hydration of poly salts
- expanded gel structure
what about fluoride in the setting reactions?
Fluoride is 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
- increased strength
- improved translucency
- increased resistance to desiccation
what is sensitive tot the setting reaction
- moisture sensitve
- excess water increases risk of contamination
- more opacity and strength/hardness decreases
- loss of water can lead to desiccation which can increase grazing and cracking
How does the GIC bond to the tooth
- bonds directly to the tooth
- bonds better to enamel but can bond to collagen
How are the fluoride ions released?
- Fluoride ions are released from the glass by the acid attack
- the ions lie free within the matrix and can be released from the restoration into the surrounding tooth structure
- this contributes to the biocompatibility of the material and also the capacity to inhibit recurrent caries
they are released:
- a rapid initial process responsible for the early burst of fluoride release
- second slower and much sustained process responsible for the long term release of fluoride
what does fluoride help in caries
- prevents secondary caires as it promotes remineralisation in adjacent area
- main reason for replacement of GIC restoration is secondary caries
How is GICs biocompatible
- plaque does not thrive on glass ionomer surfaces
- Streptococcus mutant growth is inhibited by GIC restorations due to fluoride present
- the soft tissue response to GIC is favourable as shown by gingival tissue response to class V restorations
- plural response is favourable
- freshly mixed cement pH of 0.9 to 1.6 but very mild inflammatory response
- direct capping material as it promotes dentine bridge formation