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PMMA (acrylic resin) Flashcards

1
Q

What usage errors can cause a denture to fail?

A
  • fractures
  • uncomfortable
  • becomes warped
  • surface suffers wear
  • fits patient only for short period
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2
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what are the ideal properties of PMMA?

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  • dimensionally accurate and stable in use
  • high softening temperature
  • unaffected by oral fluids
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3
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what does stress/strain measure?

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determines a materials stiffness

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4
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what determines the stress/strain of a material?

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Young’s (elastic) Modulus

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5
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what are the ideal MECHANICAL properties of PMMA?

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  • high Young’s (elastic) modulus

* high proportional limit/elastic limit

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6
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what is meant by a high Young’s (elastic) modulus?

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  • material is rigid (stiff)

* applying a large stress produces a small strain !

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7
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what is meant by a high proportional limit/elastic limit?

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• only large stresses will cause permanent deformation

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8
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what should the thermal expansion of PMMA match & why?

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the artificial teeth to avoid internal stresses on cooling during manufacture

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9
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why is it important that a denture has a low density?

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to aid retention of upper denture

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10
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how long has PMMA been around?

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since about 1937

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11
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what type of setting reaction does PMMA undergo?

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a free radical addition polymerisation

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12
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what is meant by a free radical addition polymerisation reaction?

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chemical union of two molecules either the same or different to form a larger molecule WITHOUT the elimination of a smaller molecules

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13
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what type of bonding is seen in a free radical addition polymerisation reaction?

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involves molecules with carbon to carbon double bonds (C=C)

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14
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what are the stages in the polymerisation of acrylic?

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  1. activation
  2. initiation
  3. propagation
  4. termination
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15
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what is the activation stage of polymerisation?

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activation of initiator to form free radicals

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16
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what is meant by the initiation stage of polymerisation?

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free radicals break the C=C bond in monomer and transfer free radicals

17
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what is meant by the propagation stage of polymerisation?

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growing polymer chain

18
Q

what is the initiator in the acrylic polymerisation reaction?

A

benzoyl peroxide

19
Q

how is the polymerisation of PMMA activated?

A

(a) a heat > 72°C

(b) self cured

20
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what does activation give?

A

two free radicals

21
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what is the heat cured acrylic mixture made up of?

A
  • powder

* liquid

22
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what components make up the powder aspect of heat cured acrylic?

A
  • initiator (benzoyl peroxide)
  • PMMA particles
  • plasticiser
  • pigments
  • co-polymers
23
Q

what is the function of plasticiser?

A

allows quicker dissolving in monomer liquid

24
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what is the function of co-polymers?

A

to improve mechanical properties & enhance performance

25
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what components make up the liquid aspect of heat cured acrylic?

A
  • methacrylate monomer
  • inhibitor
  • co-polymers
26
Q

what is the function of the inhibitor?

A

• prolongs shelf life (by reacting with any free radicals produced by heat/UV light)

27
Q

why is the powder/liquid mixture used?

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  • to produce dough-like material that can be handled/mixed easily and customised to desired shape
  • reduce heat of reaction
  • minimise polymerisation shrinkage
28
Q

what occurs once the dough like acrylic has been packed into mould?

A

it is CLAMPED & ready for heat curing

29
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what are the heating schedules of PMMA?

A

(1) 7 hrs. to 70°C. + 2 hrs. to 100°C. + slow cool
(2) 72°C for at least 16 hours
(3) 20-20-20 reverse curing

30
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do the mould material and the acrylic have the same thermal expansion coefficients?

A

NO

31
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what may occur if the mould & mixture is cooled too quickly?

A

internal stresses

32
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what are the consequences of internal stresses?

A
  • lower compressive and tensile strength
  • lower fatigue strength
  • warping
  • repair problems
33
Q

what can occur if PMMA is under cured?

A
  • free monomer (irritant to oral tissues)

* low molecular weight (poor mechanical)

34
Q

what can occur if PMMA is cured too fast?

A

possible gaseous porosity (compromises denture strength)

35
Q

why is porosity undesirable?

A
  • affects strength
  • affects appearance
  • rough sensation to tongue
  • absorbs saliva (poor hygiene)

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