Finals 1 Flashcards
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What is an impression?
An impression is an imprint or negative likeness made by placing some soft, semi-fluid material in the mouth and allowing it to set.
What is the purpose of an impression in dentistry?
The purpose is to create a negative form of the teeth and surrounding structures from which a positive reproduction, or cast, is made.
What are the requirements for an impression for a cast restoration?
It should be an exact duplication of the prepared tooth, accurately reproduce adjacent teeth and tissue, and be free of bubbles.
What factors influence the choice of impression materials?
The choice is based on personal preference, ease of manipulation, and economics.
How are impression materials classified based on wettability?
They can be classified as hydrophilic (readily wettable by gypsum) or hydrophobic (resistant to wetting).
Which impression materials are hydrophilic?
Irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate), reversible hydrocolloid, and polyether are hydrophilic and the easiest to pour.
What is the viscosity of impression materials?
Light-body polysulfide and viscous condensation silicone are the least viscous, while heavy-body polysulfide is the most viscous.
What are the advantages of dual-arch impressions?
They use only one tray to capture impressions of the prepared tooth, adjacent and opposing teeth, and their relationship in maximal interocclusion.
What is the average occlusal error for articulated casts made from dual-arch impressions?
The average occlusal error is 5 um, compared to 72 um for mounted casts made from full-arch impressions.
What is the technique for making an impression when uncomplicated circumstances require a single cast restoration?
Use a metal posterior segment tray with inserts, an abrasive wheel to soften sharp edges, and apply adhesive before placement of the insert.
What is the process for impression making with PVS?
Push the release lever up with a thumb while pulling back the plunger, release the retainer cap, slide the cartridge flange into the slots, secure the cartridge, and remove the cap.
What is the purpose of the technique described?
This technique is used when uncomplicated circumstances require a poured impression 1 week after removal from the edges.
How is the cartridge secured in the dispensing process?
The cartridge flange is slid into the slots on the front of the dispenser and secured by closing the material.
What is the first step in the impression process?
Placement of low viscosity PVS in the prepared tooth.
What should be verified after inserting the tray for the impression?
Complete closure should be verified.
How is the adequacy of the impression evaluated?
The impression is held up to light to check for occlusal contacts.
What is done with the impression after it is evaluated?
Die stone is placed on one side of the impression and both sides are filled with completely set die stone.
What device is used for checking the occluding surfaces?
A simple metal articulating device with springs is used.
What is checked on the articulating device?
Close approximation of occluding surfaces is checked.
What is the position of articulated casts?
Articulated casts are in a neutral position.
What are the components of Polyvinyl Siloxane (PVS)?
PVS is packaged as two pastes: one with silicone and inert filler, and the other with silicone, chloroplatinic acid catalyst, and filler.
What is a key characteristic of PVS?
PVS is the impression material least affected by pouring delays or second pours, maintaining accuracy.
What is done to ensure the mixing tip is clear?
A small quantity of material is expressed.