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1
Q

What is the function of cements?

A

used to bind restorations or appliances to tooth structure

2
Q

What are the requirements for cements?

A

low viscosity (needs to fill voids) but good mechanical properties

3
Q

If you wanted a cement to become more viscous, how would you modify it?

A

add more filler (powder)

4
Q

If you wanted a cement to become less modulus, how would you modify it?

A

add less filler (powder)

5
Q

Would a low powder:liquid ratio increase or decrease the working and setting time?

A

increase

6
Q

What are resin-based cements generally used for?

A

orthodontics, ceramic crowns and bridges, veneers, inlays/onlays

7
Q

What can be added to promote binding in resin adhesives?

A

4-meta modifier

8
Q

What are liners?

A

a relatively thin layer of material used to protect the dentin from residual reactants that diffuse out of the restoration or oral fluids that may penetrate leaky restoration interface

9
Q

Do liners have a low or high viscosity?

A

low

10
Q

When is a calcium hydroxide liner used?

A

when there is exposure or near exposure of the pulp during a caries restoration

11
Q

What is an indirect pulp cap?

A

the decay close to the pulp is left during restoration and secondary dentin is formed and after awhile, decay can be removed without damaging the pulp

12
Q

What is a direct pulp cap?

A

expose the pulp to medicament to stimulate secondary dentin formation

13
Q

How does a calcium hydroxide liner work?

A

liner releases hydroxide ions (pH>11); when ionized in low concentration, it stimulates odontoblast formation

14
Q

What is ZOE (zinc oxide eugenol) used for?

A

pain reduction

15
Q

Why can ZOE not be used with composite restorations?

A

because it inhibits polymerization

16
Q

Does calcium hydroxide lines inhibit polymerization?

A

no

17
Q

Why are liners and bases used?

A

to protect the pulp and minimize post-op sensitivity

  • acts as a thermal and chemical barrier
  • controls inflammation of the pulp
  • controls fluid movement
18
Q

What is the function of bases?

A

used to provide thermal protection for the pulp and to supplement mechanical support for the restoration by distributing local stresses from the restoration across the underlying dentin surface during amalgam condensation (or cementation of indirect restorations)

19
Q

Do bases or liners require greater mechanical properties?

A

bases because they are providing physical protection

20
Q

What is the most common base?

A

glass-ionomer

21
Q

What do glass-ionomers release?

A

fluoride

22
Q

What are the requirements of waxes?

A
  • temporary materials
  • should melt at lower temperature
  • be carveable
  • burn off
  • dimensionally stable
23
Q

True or false: higher molecular weight materials are in between polymers and organic liquids

A

FALSE. Lower molecular weight materials (waxes) are in between polymers and organic liquids.