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steps in dental procedure

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  • examination
  • diagnosis
  • treatment plan - need knowledge of DMS to select and explain to patient material used
  • surgical procedure
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what does the behaviour of dental materials affect? (5)

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  • choice
  • preparation
  • application
  • performance
  • patient’s expectation
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how is choice of dental material effected by the dental material’s behaviour?

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adequate/best type

select the best option for the patient/circumstances based on knowing what available materials offer

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how is preparation effected by the dental material’s behaviour?

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cavity design and tooth surface depends on the material

many different procedures depending on the material

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how is application effected by the dental material’s behaviour?

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technique of placing (increments/curing)

placement of materials, working time, setting time vary with materials - don’t want to repeat applications due to lack of knowledge

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how is performance effected by the dental material’s behaviour?

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quality of fit, longevity

need to know what you can reasonably expect of a material; how well it fits, how long till the material sets fully/ when can patient eat/drink; how smooth the surface is etc.

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how can patient’s expectations be effected by the dental material’s behaviour?

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aesthetics, durability

can be very high, need to explain what the material offers in terms of performance e.g. longevity, appearance

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CE mark

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mark of safety
- essential requirement

material is safe if used appropriately

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2 challenges in choosing dental materials

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  • the number of types of materials

- constant refinements of products and changes in product names

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examples of restorative materials

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  • amalgam
  • composites
  • glass ionomer cements
  • compomers
  • porcelain
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examples of impression materials

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  • impression compound
  • impression paste (hydrocolloids)
  • alginate
  • elastomers (polysulphides, polyethers, silicones)

alginates, polyethers, silicones are most commonly used

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examples of metals/alloys

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  • amalgam
  • cobalt chromium
  • titanium
  • gold
  • stainless steel
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what do impression materials record?

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record the dentition

negative replica

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what does gypsum (dental stone) reocrd?

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positive replica of dentition

allows to study dentition (survey models) and make appliances e.g. partial denture framework

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what is PMMA used for?

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typically full dentures have acrylic teeth and PMMA denture bases

  • aesthetically high quality
  • accurate fit
  • lightweight

stainless steel alloys can also be used

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what does PMMA stand for?

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Poly (methyl methacrylate)

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what is the use of stainless steel orthodontic appliances?

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complex structure to re-align many teeth
- wire under tension to produce force on teeth and so move them

strong to withstand masticatory forces
adjustable to shape
not aesthetic

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what is the use of cobalt chromium partial denture?

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complex framework to hold artificial tooth/teeth in place

  • easy to place and remove
  • lightweight
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why study DMS?

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  • will use many different materials with range of characteristics and modes of use
  • must use materials appropriately
  • must be independent (not constantly asking colleagues or dental nurse for help!)
  • communicate with other dental professionals (dentist/nurse/technician)
  • provides a framework for understanding materials
  • be able to address Health & Safety issues of materials used clinically (risks, allergic components)
  • manage patient expectations (aesthetics, longevity of restoration)
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3 property categories for dental materials

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  • mechanical
  • chemical
  • physical
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3 consequences of a force being applied to a material

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  • stretch/compress (depending on how force applied)
  • deform (temporary or permanent)
  • fracture (failure)
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force is…..

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a mass on a tooth

gravity pulls the mass downwards - so exerting a downward force on the tooth

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3 types of force dental materials can experience

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compressive

tensile

shear

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what is compressive force?

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squeeze

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what is tensile force?
stretch
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what is shear force?
object bounded to another surface and apply a force, apply force along same parallel as object can leave a cavity)
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stress is.....
= force / unit area = F/A unites Pascal - Pa=N/m2 squeeze cylinder, stress on cross sectional area
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strain is....
When a STRESS is applied to an object/dental material it will change shape slightly. The material is said to undergo STRAIN - change in dimensions
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proportional limit on a stress-strain diagram
up until this point stress and strain are linearly related i.e. double stress = double strain
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Elastic (Young's) Modulus measures
rigidity (stiffness) YM = stress/strain unites: MPa higher YM means more rigid
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opposite of hard
soft
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opposite of strong
weak
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opposite of rigid
flexble
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opposite of brittle
ductile
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3 distinct properties of enamel
- hard surface - strong - rigid - brittle
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what is the ideal behaviour of a dental material?
same as enamel or dentine
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action of biting
compressive force applied to upper tooth when biting typical biting force= 500 to 700N
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action of grinding/chewing
tooth slides along the surface of the other - frictional forces experiences - everyday repeated episodes can loose enamel surface integrity - abrasion
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action of removal
material needs to adhere to enamel or it will be removed by masticatory forces
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enamel properties V dentine properties
enamel is stronger (higher fracture stress) enamel is more rigid (higher YM and proportional limit)
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what type of cavity design is needed for amalgam?
undercut - splays outwards as carry downwards towards base of cavity - helps keep material in place
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what type of cavity design is needed for composite?
minimal | - no unsupported enamel
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what type of retention is used for amalgam?
mechanical
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what type of retention is used for composite?
adhesive
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what are the stages in material transformation for filling a cavity?
must be pliable, to fit shape of interest; | must set to form hard, strong material
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fracture failure mechanism
large force causes catastrophic destruction of material's structure
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hardness failure mechanism
ability of surface to resist indentation (KHN)
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abrasion failure mechanism
material surface removal due to grinding
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abrasion resistance failure mechanism
ability to withstand surface layers being removes, so compromising surface integrity
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fatigue failure mechanism
repetitive 'small' stresses causes material failure small flaws (cracks) in a material grow (propagate), allowing fracture when only a relatively small force is applied
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creep failure mechanism
gradual dimensional change due to repetitive small forces
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deformation failure mechanism
an applied force may cause permanent change in material's dimensions (but not fracture it)
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de-bond failure mechanism
applied forces sufficient to break material-tooth bond
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impact failure mechanism
large, sudden force causes fracture
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hardness test
a weight pushes an indenter - which has a distinctively shaped end into the material surface, causing a notch to form. The bigger the dimensions of the notch the softer the material hardness different to other mechanical properties involving stress - to do with surface
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abrasion
tooth grinds/slides along the opposing tooth surface (or restorative material) loss of material surface layers causing a roughened surface
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how is a surface roughness colour map made?
profilometer | - stylus running along the material surface
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permanent deformation
stress exerted is greater than the Elastic Limit - Material cannot return to normal shape - bigger - permanently deformed
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elasticity example - impression material
tooth surrounded by impression material and then impression tray to remove impression tray from mouth the material needs to overcome the bulbosity of the teeth - needs to change shape and splay outwards ideally return to original shape when removed
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when is de- bonding needed in a material?
to remove orthodontic appliance, shear force is applied to separate bracket/bonding material from tooth surface - Interested in how well the bracket adheres to the tooth - will it crack
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3 chemical characteristics of dental materials
- setting mechanisms - setting time - corrosive potential
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5 physical characteristics of dental materials
- viscosity - thermal conductivity - thermal expansion - density - radiodensity
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what do we need to know about each dental material?
it's 'ideal' properties so we can try and predict how it will behave and manage patient expectations
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conditions to consider in the oral environment
variable environment - saliva - temperature - pH - oral bacteria
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retrospective clinical evidence
uses real clinical data from range of GDPs, but with no control over the exact method used
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prospective clinical evidence
uses defined protocol, motivated clinicians, unrealistic for actual practice use
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issues with gathering clinical evidence
- time-consuming - costly - limited in scope: retrospective/prospective Means there is less robust evidence for the performance of dental materials in vivo than we’d like

BDS2 Dental Materials Sciences (13 decks)

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