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NiTi in endo ratio
56% Ni
44% Ti
1:1 atomic ratio
properties of NiTi that makes it suitable for endo
- martensite / austenite phase
- phase tf under stress
- twinning + superelasticity
what is austenite phase
- parent phase
- simple cubic structure
what is martensite phase
- mono clinic crystal struucture allows NiTi to undergo limited deformation wo breaking atomic bonds
reasons for NiTi fracture in endo
- torsional load (plastic deformation -> fracture)
- cyclic fatigue (instrument is work hardened at same location until it becomes brittle and fractures)
common solutions used in endo chemical disinfectants
- sodium hypochlorite (>0.5%)
- chlorhexidine (2%)
- EDTA
- MTAD
- chloroform
what is ceramic
rigid material of metallic & non metalllic elements inlcuding oxides, nitrides, carbides, sillicates that are organised in a crystalline / vitreous mixture
properties of ceramics
- translucency
- chromatic stability
- biocompatible (insoluble)
- chemically inert
- low thermal conductivity
- high compressive strength
- decent tensile strength, fracture toughness
how does porcelain solidify
Vitrification - porcelain solidify w a liquid structure instead of crystalline structure -> this creates a more stable structure
what is the mechanism of failure for ceramics
brittle fracture
- single crack extends around a pre existing flaw
how does ceramic break down
ceramics completely non ductile & is v brittle -> doesn’t allow any distortion
fracture occurs suddenly wo prior plastic deformation
so the entire structure just break
what is fatigue
fatigue = damage caused by alternating application of load. repeated cyclical damage OVER TIME causes crack growth over microstructural elements
define fracture toughness
fracture toughness = ability of a material to withstand crack propagation
what is usually the cause of failure:
a) load
b) compression
c) tension / tensile stresses
tension & tensile stresses
what is the purpose of fillers in ceramics
fillers are added to resist & inhibit crack propagation
- the more dispersed the fillers the better
- the smaller the filler size the better
ideal properties of fillers for ceramics
- bond to matrix (glass)
- liner coefficient of expansion same as matrix so no stress during cooling
- small and well dispersed fillers
how does brittle fracture occur in ceramics
conc stress from surface defects more than strength of ceramic body hence resulting in brittle fracture
fatigue crack growth caused by repeated cyclical damage to microstructural elements
consequences of surface defects on ceramics
- lower colour stability
- higher chance of fracture
purpose of glazes on ceramics
glaze = a ceramic veneer added to porcelain resto after it has been fired
- seals pores on surface so that surface becomes poreless
- produce glossy surface
- induce compression to increase strength
what is the strongest dental material
zirconia
what is used to colour ceramics
metal oxides
define fluorescence
material absorb light at high energy, short wavelength, and emits light at lower energy, typically visible wavelength
what is the function of leucite in ceramics
leucite is a reinforcement particle to inhibit crack propagation
what does a solid solution metal mean
metals are soluble in each other in the solid state
meaning atoms interspersed randomly in a common space lattice, single phase
*size diff of atoms within 15%