Week 1: Introduction Flashcards
synthetic material for use in the body (ex: contact lense)
biomaterial
synthetic materials for use in the mouth (and associated lab processing materials)
dental biomaterials
materials which occur in the body (ex: enamel, pulp, proteins)
biological materials
wrong materials can lead to…
premature failure
wrong manipulation of materials can lead to…
premature failure
design of _____/_____ depends on material properties
restoration, prothesis
indirect procedures require
- impression
- model/cast/die
- pattern
- mold
true or false, synthetic materials are just as durable as healthy tooth tissue
false, they are NOT as durable
biomaterials are not meant to be in the ____
mouth
material influences _____; environment influences ____
environment, material (they influence each other)
biomaterials that are compatible
biocompatible
biomaterials that aren’t positive or negative to host
bioinert
biomaterial that triggers a response by host
non-biocompatible
concern with oral cavity on synthetic material
durability, efficacy, longevity
concern with synthetic material on oral cavity
biocompatibility safety
BICMEP analysis stands for…
Biocompatibility Interface properties Chemical Mechanical Esthetics Practicability
things that make things nonbiocompatible
mutagenic, carcinogenic, irritant, toxic, etc.
interfacial properties evaluate
adhesion, microleakage
