Week8 Flashcards
Restorative
A term that describes the ability to remove decay or disease and bring back the proper function of the teeth
Aesthetic
Term that refers to re-creating the tooth or teeth with a artistically pleasing appearance
Dental materials can be incorporated in a restorative procedure for the
Health and well-being of a tooth
When a new dental material is developed it must undergo a strict
Evaluation and assessment before it is marketed
By ADA 
Criteria for dental material to be used
Must not be poisonous or harmful
Must not be harmful or irritating to the tissues of the oral cavity
Must protect the tooth and tissues
Must resemble the natural dentition
Must be formed in place in the mouth to restore the mouse natural contour
Properties that enhance the ability of dental materials
Mechanical
Thermal
corrosive
hardness
solubility
ductility and malleability
Force
Any push or pull on any matter that can stress or strain a restoration
Galvanic action
An electrical current can take place in the oral cavity when two different metals come together in the mouth
Saliva contain salt which is a good conductor of electricity
Light cured materials
Does not harden until it is been exposed to the curing light
This allows for a more flexible working time
And material remains pliable so the doctor can shape it correctly on the tooth structure until it has been exposed to the curing light
Curing time vary and depend on the material manufacture restoration size and shade

Auto cured materials
Do not required the high intensity blue light exposure
Amal
Amalgam is an
Alloy → Powder consisting of combinations of metals like silver tin copper mercury and zinc
The Amal contains a
Pestle which is an object that is moved vertically to pound or pulverize the material
An amalgam filling relies on
Retention to lock into tooth structures
The application of dental amalgam
- prep
- Trituration- mercury and alloy powders are mixed using amalgamator
- Once place in use Plugger
- Carving and finishing → carver, burnisher, articulation paper
Composite resin
Tooth colored filled material