Term
what is in dental gypsum? |
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Definition
calcium sulfate dihydrate
*when heated, calcium sulfate hemihydrate* |
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what are the types of dental gypsum? |
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Definition
type I - impression plaster (rare!)
type II - model plaster (white)
type III - dental stone (yellow)***
type IV - high strength, high expansion stone |
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Term
what is the W/P ratio for these types of stone? |
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Definition
type I - .45ml/100gm
type III - .30ml/100gm
type IV - .23ml/100gm |
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Term
what is the effect of increasing or decreasing the W/P ratio? |
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Definition
increasing the W/P ratio makes the mix weak
decreasing the W/P ratio makes it hard to work with |
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Term
what are the ingredients in dental amalgam? |
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Definition
alloy
silver: 40-70%
tin: 20-30%
copper: 10-30%
zinc: 0-2% |
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Term
what is the difference between traditional alloy and high-copper alloy? |
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Definition
high copper alloy eliminates the gamma 2 stage (tin-mercury), reduces tendency of corrosion, less marginal fracture |
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Term
how long does it take amalgam to come to full strength? |
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Definition
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Term
what makes high copper content alloys preferable and why? |
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Definition
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Term
what is the role of mercury? |
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Definition
wets the silver alloy powder creating a "plastic mass" |
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Term
why is it preferable to use pre-mixed amalgam capsules? |
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Definition
safety
reliabiltiy
consistent mix
ADA no longer recommends hand mixing of mercury |
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Term
what happens if amalgam isn't properly triturated? |
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Definition
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Term
what is the consistency of over-triturated amalgam? |
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Definition
tends to crumble, won't condense, short working time |
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Term
what is the consistency of under triturated amalgam? |
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Definition
mushy, grainy consistency, won't condense |
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Term
what are the manufacturer controls of amalgam? |
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Definition
alloy contents, particle size, particle shape, alloy in pre-measured capsules |
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Term
what are the dentist controls of amalgam? |
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Definition
following of instructions
condensation of mix
finish of restoration
avoiding contamination |
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Term
what is the definition of a dental cement? |
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Definition
substances that are placed in the mouth as a viscous liquid and set to a hard mass |
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Term
what are the properties of dental cements? |
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Definition
strength
solubility
viscosity/film thickness
biocompatibility
retention
esthetics |
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Term
why do we use dental cements? |
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Definition
pulpal protection, luting agents, restorations, surgical dressing |
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Term
definition of temporary/provisional |
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Definition
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Term
definition of intermediate |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
which cements can be used for permanent luting? |
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Definition
zinc phosphate, traditional glass ionomer |
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Term
which cement involves HEMA? |
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Definition
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Term
what cement involves BIS-GMA and UDMA? |
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Definition
resin modified cement or composite resin |
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Term
which cement helps form secondary dentin? |
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Definition
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Term
which cement can be used for temporary cementation and restoration? |
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Definition
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Term
which cement is the oldest of cements? |
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Definition
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Term
which cement has an exothermic reaction? |
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Definition
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Term
which cement uses a glass slab to mix? |
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Definition
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Term
what is primary film thickness? |
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Definition
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Term
which cement is used for final cementation of indirect restorations? |
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Definition
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Term
which (2) cements release fluoride? |
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Definition
hybrid GI and traditional GI |
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Term
what is the coupling agent of resin cement? |
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Definition
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Term
what are the uses for bonding in dentistry? |
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Definition
cosmetic, placement of bridges, ortho brackets, fixed retainers |
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Term
what are the steps in the bonding process? |
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Definition
tooth prep
acid etch
application of bonding agent *primer*
adhesive
depends on restoration... |
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Term
what is the difference in acid-etching enamel vs. dentin? |
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Definition
when etching dentin, you etch for 10 seconds then rinse to remove the smear layer.
in enamel, its etched longer byecause of the lower water content and must be rinsed and dried thoroughly.
dentin should be etched for LESS time and should not be over-dried OR over moistened. |
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Term
what is the smear layer, where does it occur, and how is it removed? |
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Definition
the smear layer is the layer of sludge procuded by enamel from use of the high speed hand piece.
occludes dentin tubules and you'll need to acid etch for 10 seconds and then rinse to remove the smear layer |
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Term
what are the differences between bonding to enamel and bonding to dentin? |
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Definition
dentin bonding is not as effective as enamel bonding |
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Term
what is the definition of a bonding agent? |
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Definition
low-viscosity resin that penetrates porosities and irregularities int he surface of the tooth or restoration created by acid-etching |
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Term
what additional steps are required when using resin cements? |
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Definition
1. bonding agents
2. prep of internal surfaces of the resto |
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Term
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Definition
low-viscosity, polymerization, resin 'tags' are created for mechanical bond or 'micromechanical retention' |
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Term
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Definition
applied over the primer, adhesive layer chemically bonds to primer layer beneath it |
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Term
define composite resin restorative |
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Definition
tooth colored materials used for direct restorations |
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Term
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Definition
mixture of two or more materials |
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Term
what are the uses of composite resin restoratives? |
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Definition
anterior and posterior restorations.
class I through class VI
can be used as sealants, core build up, indirect restorations |
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Term
what is the composition of composite materials? |
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Definition
resin matrix: BIS-GMA & UDMA
filler particles: silica, glass, quartz
coupling agent: silane |
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Term
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Definition
bisphenol A and glycidyl methacrylate |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
how is strength gained in composites? |
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Definition
by packing the resin with the highest posibble load of filler particles such as quartz, glass and silica |
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Term
what are the different sizes of particles? |
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Definition
macro (1-100), micro (.04) , nano (1-5)
volume is much greated in nano particles 80-85% |
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Term
what are colloidal silica particles? |
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Definition
amorphous, spherical particles
'microfillers' .02-.04 microns |
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Term
what metals are added for radiopacity? |
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Definition
barium, lithium, strontium |
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Term
what is the purpose of silane (the coupling agent)? |
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Definition
silane allows the surface of the filler particle to adhere to the matrix thereby creating a stronger bond between the filler and the matrix |
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Term
classifications of composites |
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Definition
related to the size of particles
&
viscosity of resin |
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Term
the higher the % of filler... |
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Definition
the stronger the material !!!! |
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Term
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Definition
macro, .5-3 microns, 75-80% filler
strong and polishable
anterior and posterior |
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Term
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Definition
low viscosity
40-70% filler
.07 to 1 microns
DELIVERED BY SYRINGE! |
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Term
examples of provisional restoratives: |
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Definition
temporary crowns, temporary bridges |
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Term
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Definition
chemical reaction that occurs when monomers join together to form polymers |
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Term
how does polymerization begin? |
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Definition
energy is required provided by chemical or light reaction |
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Term
what are the initiators and activators of chemically activated systems? |
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Definition
initiators: benzoyl peroxide (base)
activator: tertiary amine (catalyst) |
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Term
what are the initiators and activators in a light activated system? |
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Definition
initiator: camphoroquinone
activator: light (470 nm wavelength)
accelerator: tertiary amine |
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Term
what are the initiators and activators in a dual cure system? |
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Definition
same initiators and activators as light cure and chemical cure
light activation speeds the set, chemical reaction will complete polymerization process |
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Term
what are the uses for elastic impression materials? |
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Definition
dentures
partials
implants
crowns/bridge work |
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Term
what are the categories of elastic impression materials |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
what are the two categories of hydrocolloids? |
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Definition
irreversible and reversible |
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Term
what is an example of irreversible hydrocolloids? |
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Definition
alginate (calcium sulfate dihydrate) |
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Term
name the different types of elastomers |
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Definition
polysulfide
silicone rubber
polyether |
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Term
which elastomer is slightly hydroPHILIC |
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Definition
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Term
which silicone rubber is PVS? |
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Definition
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Term
which silicone is an alternative to polysulfide? |
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Definition
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Term
some PVS materials have a secondary reaction of what? |
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Definition
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Term
which elastomer is stinky and tastes foul? |
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Definition
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Term
which is the most popular of the elastomers? |
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Definition
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Term
which elastomer is not a true 1:1 ratio of material? |
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Definition
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Term
which is the stiffest of the elastomers? |
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Definition
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Term
what are the advantages of polyether? |
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Definition
very accurate
somewhat hydrophilic
dimensional stability is high
permanent deformation is low |
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Term
what are th disadvantages of polyether? |
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Definition
short working time/setting time
sensitive to temps and moisture
must not be immersed in water/disinfecting solutions |
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Term
disadvantages of polysulfide? |
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Definition
odor
taste
messy
can't clean out of fabric |
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Term
condensation silicone by product? |
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Definition
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Term
when must the condensation silicone be poured? |
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Definition
within the first few minutes after removal from the mouth |
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Term
which elastomer is commonly known as rubber base |
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Definition
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Term
which is the least expensive elastomer? |
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Definition
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Term
which is the oldest of the elastomers? |
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Definition
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Term
what kind of setting reaction does polysulfide have? |
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Definition
condensation polymerization |
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Term
by product of polysulfide? |
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Definition
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Term
which elastomer needs a custom made tray? |
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Definition
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Term
define compound in relation to inelastic impression material |
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Definition
contains thermoplastic resin |
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Term
impression inelastic material: |
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Definition
used for complete denture impressions (not seldom used) |
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Term
which inelastic impression material was mainly used for edentulous arches? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
relaxed condition of mucuos tissues |
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Term
disadvantages of impression wax |
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Definition
lack accuracy and distort easily |
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Term
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Definition
derived from acrylic acid, formed when liquid monomer *MMA* is mixed with a powder of small polymer beads and forms *PIMMA* - a long chain polymer |
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Term
describe the formation of long chain polymers from monomers |
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Definition
c=c bonds are broken and monomers join to form polymers |
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Term
explain the effect that cross-linking has on the physical properties of polymers |
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Definition
resins without cross-linkages are brittle, more prone to breakage |
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Term
stages of addition polymerization: |
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Definition
initiation
propagation
termination |
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Term
how do the stages of addition polymerization occur? |
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Definition
free radical becomes reactive when the initiator (benzoyl peroxide) reacts with the activator (tertiary amine) |
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Term
difference between addition and condensation polymerization |
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Definition
addition polymerization has 3 stages: initiation, propagation and termination
carbon atoms joined by a double bond
condensation polymerization - silicone impression materials, not widely used, produces by-products of water, hydrogen gas or alcohol |
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Term
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Definition
softer, weaker more porous than heat cured resins
leaves residual monomer causing irritation |
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Term
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Definition
hard, strong, less porous
less than 1% residual monomer
residual monomer leaches our more quickly |
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Term
properties of acrylic resins |
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Definition
polymerization shrinkage, dimensional change, strength, thermal conductivity, porosity |
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Term
acrylic resin uses in dentistry |
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Definition
denture bases, denture teeth, denture reline, denture repair, flipper partials, tissue conditioners, custom impression trays |
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Term
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Definition
chair side reline
lab reline
OTC reline |
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Term
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Definition
tissue conditioners
long term soft liners or short term soft liners |
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Term
define dimensional change |
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Definition
water sorption and thermal expansion
(polymerization is a source) |
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Term
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Definition
as water is absorbed, the acrylic will increase slightly in size
expansion may help offset some of polymerization shrinkage |
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Term
coefficient of thermal expansion |
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Definition
measurement of change of volume or length in relationship to change in temperature |
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Term
chemically cured acrylics use which technique? |
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Definition
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Term
heat cured acrylics use which technique |
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Definition
microwave processiong: injection moulding |
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Term
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Definition
long term - placed chairside or lab
short term - placed chair side (tissue conditioners) |
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Term
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Definition
dentures that have become loose overtime
chairside reline
lab reline |
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Term
define provisional coverage |
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Definition
if a permanent restorative material cannot be placed at the time of preparation, a temporary or provisional may be chosen |
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Term
dental producers that may require provisional coverage |
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Definition
crowns & bridges
veneers
endodontics
implants
vitality of the tooth is in question
emergency care
restoration of primary teeth |
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Term
criteria for high quality provisional coverage |
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Definition
maintaining position of prepared tooth to adjacenet teeth and opposing teeth
protection of exposed tooth surfaces and margins
protection of gingival tissues
providing function and esthetics |
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Term
properties of provisional restorative materials |
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Definition
strength
hardness
tissue compatibility
esthetics
handling |
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Term
provisional materials include: |
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Definition
metals - stainless steel or aluminum
polycarbonate - versatile, tough plastic
celluloid - clear plastic crown form
acrylic
composite
cement |
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Term
choice of provisional materials depends on: |
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Definition
operator preference, area of the mouth, type of preparation |
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Term
types of preformed crowns: |
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Definition
stainless steel (most durable, used on childs primary teeth, economical)
aluminum - last for several weeks, used on posterior teeth
polycarbonate - used on anteriors and esthetic in color, rigid material, compatibile with acrylic resins
celluloid - clear plastic crown form, easily cut w/ scissors |
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Term
matrix/template materials |
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Definition
thermoplastic wax
alginate (easy and less $$)
silicone impression materials
vacuum formed plastic |
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Term
materials for customized provisional materials |
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Definition
acrylic - methacrylates, used for years, good esthetics, low cost, easy, bad taste, bad odor, exothermic reaction
composite - low shrinkage, low heat release, good strength, biocompatibile, low wear, expensive, too brittle, self cure, light cure, dual cure |
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Term
intraoral cement provisional |
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Definition
'inlay' cements such as IRM |
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Term
importance of patient education |
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Definition
diet, temperature changes, problems, home care |
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Term
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Definition
more mineral is leaving the tooth than is entering
occurs in the presence of acid |
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Term
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Definition
replacing minerals lost from the tooth surface
requires calcium, phosphorus and fluoride
fluorapatite is formed on tooth surface |
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Term
various method of fluoride delivery |
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Definition
water, fluoride drops, vitamins, tooth paste, rinses, foams, gel and varnish |
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Term
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Definition
consumption of excess fluoride during tooth formation
often from water, over use of ingested fluoride sources |
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Term
difference between topical application of fluoride and systemic ingestion of fluoride |
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Definition
systemic is through water and drops or vitamins
topical includes water, toothpaste, rinses, gels, varnishes or foams |
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Term
home application fluoride vs in-office application |
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Definition
home products: tooth paste, OTC rinse, non-Rx gel or rinse
in-office products: gel, foam, varnish |
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Term
advantages of fluoride varnish |
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Definition
sets quickly and lasts a couple of days |
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Term
use of sealants in the prevention of caries |
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Definition
reduces incidence of decay in pits and fissures of permanent teeth |
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Term
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Definition
BIS-GMA, UDMA, filled or unfilled particles
glass ionomer |
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Term
hydrodynamic theory of tooth sensitivity |
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Definition
pain caused by movement of pulpal fluid in open (unsealed) dentin tubules |
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Term
causes for tooth sensitivity |
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Definition
improper brushing
dietary acid
loss of tooth structure |
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Term
materials for treating tooth sensitivity |
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Definition
tooth paste
gels
varnishes
inorganic salt solutions
resin primer
bonding agents |
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Term
how do various tooth desensitizers work? |
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Definition
closing the exposed dentinal tubules
some work directly on the pulp by soothing it |
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Term
various uses for mouth guards |
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Definition
prevent tooth damage or loss during contact injuries |
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Term
hydrogen peroxide vs carbamide peroxide |
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Definition
hydrogen peroxide is used in office while carbamide is used in OTC whitening or at home whitening |
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Term
difference between vital and non-vital teeth |
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Definition
non-vital tooth may be discolored as result of trauma or endodontic treatment |
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Term
restorative considerations that must be taken into account before whitening: |
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Definition
restorative materials won't whiten so those restored teeth will remain the same color |
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Term
side effects of whitening procedures |
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Definition
tooth sensitivity
gingival irritation
allergy
unrealistic expectations |
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Term
contraindications for whitening |
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Definition
allergies to ingredients
sensitive teeth
tooth colored restorations on the anteriors
unrealistic expectations |
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Term
signs of mild or moderate fluorosis |
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Definition
opaque white spots or bands |
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Term
severe signs of fluorosis |
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Definition
brown staining and mottled (speckled) enamel |
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Term
methods of delivery for fluoride |
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Definition
topical
systemic
in-office |
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Term
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Definition
in office = 1.23%
Rx home use = 1.1%
OTC = .05% |
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Term
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Definition
MFP usually used in tooth paste
prophy paste often contains 1.23% APF |
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Term
what can be given for suspected overdose of fluoride? |
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Definition
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Term
purpose of pit and fissure sealants |
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Definition
reduce incidence of decay in pits and fissures of teeth |
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Term
indications of pit and fissure sealants |
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Definition
deep fissures, patients at risk for caries, typically young children |
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Term
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Definition
composition resin, bis-gma, udma, unfilled or lightly filled, glass ionomer |
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Term
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Definition
similar to that of a composite, isolation of the tooth is necessary for resin sealants |
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Term
effectiveness of sealants |
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Definition
highly effective when properly placed and maintained |
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Term
categories and components of desensitizing agents |
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Definition
toothpastes - potassium nitrate (active ingredient)
inorganic salt and solutions - potassium nitrate, potassium oxalate, ferric oxalate
resin primers and bonding agents - immediate effects, some require acid etch, duration varies from days to a year |
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Term
basic properties of metals used in dentistry |
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Definition
chemical element that readily loses electrons to form a positive ion and forms metallic bonds with other metal atoms
high luster, density, ability to be deformed under stress |
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Term
different types of casting alloys |
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Definition
high noble: 60%
noble: 25%
base metal: < 25% |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
multiply % of pure gold by 10, fineness is the result |
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Term
characteristics important for porcelain bonding alloy |
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Definition
biocompability, hardness, ductility, malleability, yield strength, wear resistance |
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Term
difference between casting alloy and wrought metal alloy |
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Definition
casting alloy is used for partial frameworks
wrought metal frameworks used for orthodontic wire, prosthetic clasps, and endodontic files |
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Term
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Definition
molten metal becomes a solid |
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Term
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Definition
temp at which a metal becomes a liquid |
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Term
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Definition
fabricating a metal restoration by encasing a wax pattern in stone and then vaporizing the wax under high temps to leave an empty space that once occupied by wax
molten metal is then cast into the space and takes the shape of the pattern |
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Term
mechanism for bonding porcelain to metal for PFM crowns |
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Definition
low fusing porcelain is used first and is layered into metal substructure or "coping"
porcelain chemically fuses to the surface oxides as the two materials are heated together and a durable bond is formed |
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Term
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Definition
THINK OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS!
particles melting together at their borders and fusing together, results in shrinkage by 25-40% |
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Term
types of alloys for PFM crowns |
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Definition
feldspar (gold, platinum, paldium), indium, iron, tin, gallium |
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Term
failures that occur with PFM crowns |
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Definition
cracks from occlusal loading
bond at metal oxide layer might be inadequate
coefficient of thermal expansion of porcelain and metal need to be compatible
(porcelain should have less thermal expansion than metal) |
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Term
methods of fabrication for all-ceramic restos |
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Definition
slip casting
heat pressing
sintering
computer assisting machining (CAM) |
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Term
indications of porcelain veneers |
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Definition
color of teeth, cover defects, close diastemas, reshape crooked teeth |
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Term
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Definition
amount of intensity of the color present |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
amount of lightness or darkness of the color |
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Term
steps in proper shade taking |
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Definition
ensure match to patients dentition, view shade characteristics, knowledge of proper lighting and shade-taking techniques |
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Term
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Definition
ranks materials by their hardness relative to abrasion |
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Term
factors that affect the rate and efficiency of abrasion |
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Definition
size, irregularity, hardness of particles, number of particles that contact the surface and speed and pressure of abrasive |
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Term
materials used in abrasion |
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Definition
diamond, carbide finishing burs, silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, pumice, rouge, tin oxide, calcium carbonate |
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Term
delivery designs of abrasives |
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Definition
paste: prophy paste/tooth paste
loose powder
bonded
coated |
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Term
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Definition
amorphous silicon dioxide, increases strength, 55-60% total mix (ALGINATE) |
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Term
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Definition
ability of a material to resist tearing or distortion upon removal from the mouth |
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Term
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Definition
pushes molars together during chewing |
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Term
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Definition
biting force used to stretch material |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
ability to maintain its position without displacement under stress |
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Term
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Definition
composite resin that have been modified with polyacid, sets in two phases |
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Term
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Definition
material should not form bubbles or voids |
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Term
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Definition
material must record the finest details and transfer them accurately to the die material |
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Term
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Definition
set impression must be sufficiently elastic to return to its original dimension, without distortion, upon removal from the mouth |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
ability of heat to move through a material |
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Term
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Definition
recession at cervical edge |
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Term
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Definition
materials composed of inorganic metal oxide compounds, including porcelain and similar ceramic materials that require baking at high temperatures |
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Term
porcelain metal restoration |
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Definition
restoration that has metal core over which porcelain is fused at high temperature |
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Term
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Definition
ceramic resto with no metal core |
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Term
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Definition
process where ceramic powder is mixed with a water based liquid to form a mass or slip |
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Term
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Definition
pressing ceramic material into a mold at a high temp and pressure |
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Term
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Definition
thin layer of ceramic or composite resin material that is bonded to the fronts of teeth to improve their appearance |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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brighness or a color or its darkness/lightness |
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diamond - 10, enamel - 5, dentin - 4, cementum 2-3 |
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minerals that make up 60% of earths crust |
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soft white clay; ingredient of porcelain |
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metal substrate under PFM that covers tooth |
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compressive and tensile strength combined |
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classification of gold alloy |
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I - softest
II - medium hardness; inlays and crowns
III - hard; inlays, crowns & bridges
IV - extra hard; partial denture framework |
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