NEET MDS Lessons
Dental Materials
Properties-improve with filler content
Physical
Radiopacity depends on ions in silicate glass or the addition of barium sulfate (many systems radiolucent)
Coefficient of thermal expansion is 35 to 45 ppm/C and decreases with increasing filler content
Thermal and electrical insulators
Chemical
Water absorption is 0.5 % to 2.5% and increases with polymer level)
Acidulated topical fluorides (e.g., APF) tend to dissolve glass particles, and thus composites should be protected with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) during those procedures
Color changes occur in resin matrix with time because of oxidation, which produces colored by-products
Mechanical
Compressive strength is 45,000 to 60,000 lb/ in2, which is adequate
Wear resistance-improves with higher filler content, higher percentage of conversion in curing, and use of microfiller, but it is not adequate for some posterior applications
Surfaces rough from wear retain plaque and stain more readily
Biologic
Components may be cytotoxic, but cured composite is biocompatible as restorative filling material
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Silver |
Tin |
Copper |
Zinc |
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Strength |
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Durability |
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Hardness |
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Expansion |
Increases |
Decreases |
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Flow |
Decreases |
Increases |
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Color |
Imparts |
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Setting time |
Decreases |
Increases |
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Workability |
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COMPOSITE RESINS
Reaction
- Free radical polymerization
Monomers + initiator. + accelerators-+ polymer molecules
- Initiators-start polymerization by decomposing and reacting with monomer
- Accelerators-speed up initiator decomposition
- Amines used for accelerating self –curing systems
- Light used for accelerating light-curing systems
Retarders or inhibitors-prevent premature polymerization
Manipulation
1. Selection-based on strength for models, casts, or dies
2. Mixing
(1)Proportion the water and powder
(2) Sift powder into water in rubber mixing bowl
(3) Use stiff blade spatula to mix mass on side of bowl
(4) Complete mixing in 60 seconds
3. Placement
(1) Use vibration to remove air bubbles acquired through mixing
(2) Use vibration during placement to help mixture wet and flow into the impression
Mercury bioactivity
- Metallic mercury is the least toxic from and is absorbed primarily through the lungs rather than the GI tract or skin
- Mercury in the body may come from air, water, food. dental (a low amount). Or medical sources
- Half life for mercury elimination from body is 55 days .-
- mercury toxicity is <50 µm / m3 on average per 40-hour work week.
- Mercury hypersensitivity is estimated as less than 1 per 100,000,000 persons
- Indium-containing amalgams can have lower Hg vapor pressures than conventional dental amalgam
Classification
Rigid impression materials
(1) Plaster
(2) Compound
(3) Zinc oxide-eugenol
Flexible hydrocolloid impression materials
(I) Agar-agar (reversible hydrocolloid)
(2) Alginate (irreversible hydrocolloid)
Flexible, elastomeric, or rubber impression materials
(1) Polysulfide rubber (mercaptan rubber)
(2) Silicone rubber (condensation silicone)
(3) Polyether rubber
(4) Polyvinyl siloxane (addition silicone)
Spruing Technique:
Direct Spruing:
The flow of the molten metal is straight(direct) from the casting crucible to pattern area in the ring. Even with the ball reservoir, the Spruing method is still direct. A basic weakness of direct Spruing is the potential for suck-back porosity at the junction of restoration and the Sprue.
Indirect Spruing:
Molten alloy does not flow directly from the casting crucible into the pattern area, instead the alloy takes a circuitous (indirect) route. The connector (or runner) bar is often used to which the wax pattern Sprue formers area attached. Indirect Spruing offers advantages such as greater reliability & predictability in casting plus enhanced control of solidification shrinkage .The Connector bar is often referred to as a “reservoir .
Armamentarium :
1 . Sprue
2 . Sticky wax
3 . Rubber crucible former
4 . Casting ring
5 . Pattern cleaner
6 . Scalpel blade & Forceps
7 . Bunsen burner