Week 5 Biomaterials Flashcards
what are the ways to classify composites
-filler particle size and distribution
-handling characteristic
-activation/type of polymerization
what is the history of tooth colored materials
-1870s silicate cement: high solubility
-1940s polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
-composite resin 1960s
what is composite
material containing at least 2 components (phases) with distinct chemical and physical properties that after blended, they show unique and superior properties as compared to the individual components
what is dental composite
resin matrix phase reinforced by dispersed filler particle phase bound to the resin by a silane coupling agent
what are the uses for dental composite
-tooth colored restorative material
-bonding agents
-sealants
- composite resin luting agents
- resin modified glass ionomer material
-light activated liner materials
-CAD/CAM blocks
-resin endodontic sealers
what does dental composite packaging consider
protection against visible light and moisture, allows oxygen though
what are the components of dental composite
-resin matrix
- filler particles
-coupling agent
-activator-initiator system
-pigments and other compounds
what makes up the resin matrix
-Bis GMA
-UDMA
-TEGDMA
what are the filler particles
crystalline silica, Ba, Li, Al silicate glass, amorphous silica
what are the benefits of filler particles
-reinforcement of resin matrix
- decreased polymerization shrinkage
- decreased thermal expansion and contraction
- viscosity control
-decreased water sorption
- increased radiopacity
what does higher filler amount reduce
the thermal expansion and contraction coefficients
reduced polymerization shrinkage is proportional to…
filler volume
what does the coupling agent do
strongly binds the filler to the resin matrix
what are the benefits of coupling agent
-better stress distribution between resin matrix and filler particles
- improves the mechanical properties
- decreased water sorption along filler resin interface
activator + initiator = _____
free radicals
composites: monomers to be converted into ____
polymers
what is the process of monomers to polymers triggered by
free radicals
what are the steps in reaction of polymerization
-activation
- initiation
-propagation
-termination
what does the polymerization inhibitor do
-prevent spontaneous polymerization
-stop polymerization from brief room light exposure
- once the blue light is used, all inhibitor quickly consume - polymerization chain reaction starts
- increase the shelf life of the composite resin
what are examples of polymerization inhibitors
BHT and hydroquinone
what are the optical modifiers
-pigments: metal oxides
-opacifiers: titanium and aluminum oxide
what are the classes of filler size and dsitribution
-macrofill
-midfill
-microfill
-hybrids
describe macrofill and midifill composites
-large fillers
-not good size distribution
-prone to staining
describe microfill composite
-excellent finish
- low mechanical and surface properties
-use for esthetic, low stress sites
describe hybrid composites (midi-micro)
-imrpoved surface finish
-high strenght
- universal composites
describe hybrid composites (mini-micro)
-newer material
- smoother finish
- slightly lower strength
what are the brands of macrofill and midifill
adaptic and concise
what are the brands of microfill
durafill VS, epic TMPT, renamel, heliomolar