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The amalgam war was fought over
the value and safety of silver dental amalgam
Dr. Frederick Mckay is credited with
noting dental fluorosis in Colorado Springs
Since 2005 the american dental association seal of acceptance is awarded to
consumer but not professional products
the earliest historical mention of the use of fluoride dates back to 1874 in
England
? force is applied when two surfaces slide against each other or in a twisting or rotating motion
shearing
stress is the amount of force exerted from within an object and ? is the amount of change that the force has produced
strain
which material has the highest ultimate compressive strength
amalgam
fatigue failure
occurs as the result of microscopic flaws that grow over time
the staining of resins and acrylics from repeated exposure to coffee, tea, and other dyed beverages is due to
tarnish
suggested to delay formation of surface tarnish on dental amalgams
polishing
excessive expansion of a restorative material may result in
leakage of fluid and bacteria into the gaps
percolation
allows the ingress of bacteria and oral fluids and may lead to recurrent caries, staining, and pulpal irritation
of the three types of forces, which is most concerned with the stretching of a material
tensile force
normal pHof saliva is
6.2-7
contact between two dissimilar metals in the mouth may result in
galvanic shock
some materials give off heat when mixed. This is called
exothermic reaction
microleakage is caused by
a poorly placed restoration
the thicker or thinner a material is is called its
viscosity
adhesion is the method of
dual retention
the color range of a tooth is usually seen by the human eye as yellow or brown. This component is classified as
hue
the thermal conductivity of composite resin
is similar to tooth structure
which type of bond occurs when two atoms share electrons in their outer shell, creating full shells for both
covalent bond
which of the following forms of matter has/have both shape and volume
solid
hardest material
enamel of a tooth
the higher the viscosity, the greater is a liquid's ability to resist flow. Usually, the viscosity of liquids increases as the temperature increases
first statement is true, second statement is false
therapeutic dental materials
medicated bases or topical treatments for periodontal disease
dental plaster begins with
water and powder components
not a primary bond
hydrogen
the stability of a solid is evaluated by noting
whether the molecules are arranged uniformly
metals that can whithstand dimensional change without breaking are
ductile
a ? material will flow more easily under mechanical pressure
viscous
a hazardous chemical is any substance that
cancatch fire, can react or explode when mixed with other substances, is corrosive or toxic
acute chemical toxicity results from ? levels or exposure over a ? period of time
high, short
if eyes are exposed to acids used during manipulaion of various dental materials, it is recommended to use the nearest eye wash station and flush the eyes with water for at least
ten seconds
a substance is defined as being corrosive if the pH is less than ? or greater than 12.5
2.0
which part of the chemical hazard communication program must describe how chemicals are handled in the workplace
written program
particulates smaller than 5 microns are
aerosols
purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheets is to
provide instructions in case of spill
materials that are transferred from larger containers to smaller containers must be labeled using
photo of the original label, specially made secondary label
the most commonly used etchant or conditioner for tooth bonding is ? in concentrations ranging from 10% to 38%
phosphoric acid
bond strength
wetter dentin with more holes is more difficult to bond to consistently than shallower dentin
primary teeth should be etched for longer periods of time than adult teeth because
the surface of the enamel has a prism pattern that is not well structured, the enamel is considered aprismatic
excess water left from the etching procedure is removed by gentle drying with air but
the dentin is left moist so that is glistens
a dual cure process for resin bonding agents
can be activated by light or can cure chemically without application of the curing light
the clinical technique of post cementation involves thoroughly rinsing off the phosphoric acid used to etch the canal and removing excess water with a
paper point
sequence for tooth preparation before cementation of a post in an endodontically treated tooth
prepared canal is etched with phosphoric acid and then the acid is rinsed off
excess water is removed with a paper point
dentin primer is placed in the canal and air dried to drive off any remaining water and the volatile solvents in the primer
self curing or dual curing composite resin cement is applied to both the canal and the post
prupose of a dental bonding
provide adhesion
wavelength of the curing light
blue
contaminants on the surface of the tooth can greatly affect the longevity of the restoration and may include
saliva and blood
the primer portion of the dental bonding agent is ? to water
hydrophilic
in the polmerization process for composite resins, an activator causes an initiator molecule to form a ? that breaks one of the carbon to carbon double bonds to form a single bond and another free radical
free radical
the catalyst paste of a chemically cured composite resin contains ? as an activator
a tertiary amine
in general, it is recommended that light cured composite be placed in increments no thicker than ? mm
2.0
nanohybrids have a particle size of ? microns
.005-.020
flowable composites
are useful as liners in large cavity reparations because they adapt to the preparation better than more viscous materials such as hybrid and packable composites
polymerization shrinkage of composite resin restorations
recent research indicates that the composite resin material does not shrink toward the light
for composite restorative materials, the greater the filler content, the ? the coefficient of thermal expansion, and the greater the resin content, the ? the CTE
lower, greater
which part of the tooth is generally closest to the dentin in color
cervical
it is recommended to ? to reduce sticking of the composite material to the placement instrument
place the composite material in the refrigerator
which curing lights are currently the most popular
light emitting diode (LED)
If a commercially made radiometer is not available, a rough estimate of curing light output can be made by taking a sample of composite, placing it ? and light curing it on one end for 40 seconds
into a 4 mm length of drinking straw
which chemical is used to prepare the dentinal tooth surface for placement of glass ionomer cement
10% polyacrylic acid
some composite resin materials give off heat when cured. This is called an
exothermic reaction
composite resins should be placed in
small increments to avoid shrinkage
which composite resin material would not be used in non stress bearing areas
macrofilled
color is matched to the patients existing tooth structure by
using a shade guide, moistening the teeth, curing a small amount
curing time for a curing light with a halogen bulb should be
20-40 seconds
the accepted optimal level of fluoride in the drinking water is in the rage of ? mg/L or parts per million
.7-1.2
treatment of carious teeth with sealants resulted in
an 89% reversal from a caries active to a caries inactive state
oxygen inhibited layer on cured dental sealant
it occurs because the set of the resin at its surface is inhibited by contact with oxygen in the air
teeth from which sealants are most frequently lost
second molars
worst sealant failure
the sealant remains in place but leaks
a sports guard thickness of about ? mm is desirable for heavy contact sports in which injuries are more likely
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teeth bleaching
teeth bleaching occurs when the bleaching maerial passes through the spaces in enamel and oxidezes the stains
tooth stains
in general yellow brown discolorations are easier to bleach than blue gray and black colors
leaking restorations should be replaced before the bleaching process is started to
prevent excessive penetration of bleach through dentinal tubules that might irritate the pulp and cause sensitivity
the use of a bonding agent with pit and fissure sealants ? its longevity
increases
stains most effectively removed by bleaching of vital teeth are the
yellow brown stains
side effects of bleaching
tooth sensitivity, gum irritation, condyle pain
first layer of porcelain applied to the metal during fabrication of porcelain metal restorations
opaque porcelain
the major drawback of ll ceramic restorations in the posterior of the mouth is the
fracture rate
method for fabrication of ceramic restorations utilizes the lost wax technique similar to that used to cast gold crowns
heat pressing
computer assisted machining for crown and bridge techniques
no die needs to be poured and no temporary crown is needed
when a shade match is obtained, the shade tab should be ? the tooth to be matched
in the same plane as
the primary cause of porcelain failure is
occlusal loading
when porcelain particles are melted and fused to metal, the process is known as
sintering
the inside of the veneer is conditioned using a solution of
hydrofluoric acid
characteristics used for taking shades
value, chroma, hue
ideal color of the surrounding area during shade matching is
grey
modern dental amalgams are considered to be high ? in content compared with their predecessors
copper
it takes up to ? for most amalgams to gain their maximum strength
24 hours
creep is a phenomenon associated with the ? amalgam alloys
gamma 2 phase seen with low copper
when spherical high copper dental amalgam alloys are contrasted with admixed dental amalgam alloys, the spherical alloy
has very little resistance to condensation into the cavity preparation and feels soft compared with an admixed amalgam
properly triturated amalgam will appear
a satiny ball
once amalgam is set, attempts to carve will
damage the margins
grain formation in dental casting alloys
iridium or ruthenium is added to gold base alloys to keep the crystals from growing too large
the metals in porcelain bonding alloys are selected and blended so they have which of the following properties
small amounts of metals such as indium, iron, tin, or gallium are added to form oxides on the metal surface to which the porcelain will bond
the higher the fineness number of a gold solder, the ? the gold content and the ? the melting point of the solder
higher, lower
flux is used when gold castings are soldered to
remove surface oxides so the solder will flow freely and wet the alloy surfaces as it melts
the arch wire is held to the orthodontic bracket by
ligature wire or elastics
14 karat gold contains ? % gold
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an immediate placement surgical procedure means that
the implant fixture is placed directly into the new socket when the implant procedure involves the extraction of a tooth
the ? attaches to the impression abutment and is used to replicate the implant fixture for the laboratory cast
implant analog
recommended for use with titanium implants
steel curettes
failure of the implant that occurs after the initial integration is often caused by
bacterial infection extending from the peri implant tissues into the bone
overloading of the implant during function
a ? is placed onto the implant to record the implant for the crown impression
transfer post
oral hygiene for implant patients should be monitored
every 3 to 4 months
if polishing of implant attachments is deemed necessary, the hygienist should use
a slurry of tin oxide
proper finishing, polishing, and cleaning of tooth structures and restorative materials ? of the restorative material
improves esthetics, improves tissue health, increases the longevity
abrasive particles that are ? will cut more efficiently
large and irregular
pumice is
a major component of many prophylaxis pastes used to polish tooth structure, dental amalgam, and acrylic bases
the philosophy of ? polishing is regarded as the most appropriate approach in the selection of which teeth and surfaces to polish
selective
polishing the contact area between restored teeth is
undesirable
margination may be indicated if the overhand is ?, the contact is ?, and there is no indication of caries
small, closed
staining at the margins of composite restorations due to microleakage
cannot be polished away
utilizing a high handpiece speed while using an abrasive agent may
cause loss of control over the handpiece
a higher number of particles or flutes on a rotary finishing bur ? its abrasive intensity
decreases
rubber cup polishing
removes some of the fluoride rich layer of enamel
not a benefit of polishing a restoration
increased attrition of tooth structure
try in paste is used to
tack the restoration in place to check the shade of the final product
? cements are recommended for cementing thicker ceramic restorations where light would not penetrate adequately
dual cure
? cement should be removed with alchohol or orange solvent once it has set
zinc oxide eugenol
acidity of zinc phosphate cement
the acidity of zinc phosphate cement is initially low, but becomes neutral within 24 to 28 hours
zinc polycarboxylate cement is no longer usable when it
loses its gloss and becomes stringy
the composition of hybrid ionomer cement is similar to that of glass ionomer cement, but it is modified with the addition of
resin
most metal free restorations can be cemented only with when of the following cements
resin modified glass ionomer cement
when cment is mixedto deliver a permanent crown, the mixture should be mixed
to a luting consistency
the primary purpose for placing calcium hydroxide is to
promote reparative dentin
to lower the setting time of certain cments, one must
lower the slab temp
a major concern of many cements is their pH this is a result of
acids in the mixture
an advantage of a resin based cement is that it
bonds with dentin
most widely used dental impression material
irreversible hydrocolloid
some practitioners use a specially formulated addition silicone material in an automatic mixing cartridge system to make dies for
indirect composite inlays
impressions taken with polyether should be poured within
30 minutes
a dental impression is a ? reproduction of the teeth
negative
impressions should be disinfected
chairside upon removal
B-hemihydrate is commonly used for
diagnostic models
the ? the particles of gypsum powder are, the weaker and less resistant to abrasion is the final product
larger, more irregular, and porous
which gypsum products is ideal for making full or partial denture models, orthodontic models, and casts requiring higher strength and abrasive resistance
dental stone-type III
when working models for cast restorations are being made, a die of high strength stone, type IV, is often poured with a base and adjacent teeth of type ? stone
III
an increase in the recommended water to powder ratio will result in a ? accurate model
weaker, less
and increase in spatulation time and rate will ? the setting time and ? the rate of setting expansion
shorten, increase
loss of gloss indicates that freshly mixed gypsum has reached its
initial set
double pour method for fabricating and trimming diagnotic/working casts
this technique involves two separate mixes
when stone is mixed with silica, this is referred to as ?
investment
once the initial set of the stone has occurred, the material
will lose its glossy appearance
manufacturers recommend that models be pulled
about one hour after the pour
the coefficient of thermal expansion of acrylic resins is more than ? that of composite resins
twice
in general, the chemical cured acrylic resins are ? than hear cured acrylic resins
more porous, less color stable
when the acrylic powder and liquid are mixed, the chemical and heat cured materials go through a similar reaction, except that chemical cured materials have a ? in te liquid as an activator, whereas heat cured materials do not
tertiary amine
polymerization shrinkage is seen most readily in which of the following areas of a heat cured acrylic resin denture
palatal
long term soft liners often ? form a good bond to old acrylic
do not
chairside reline
reline material is applied to the primed denture base and the denture is reseated in the patient's mouth for border molding
why do some clinicians place three or four two mm diameter holes in the wax spacer in the anterior and posterior ridge regions
the spacer creates a uniform thickness for impression material
porcelain denture teeth
hard, esthetic, stain resistant
if the provisional restoration itself is too high, the results may be those associated with
trauma from occlusion
most durable of the pre formed crowns
stainless steel crown
a ? provisional crown is crimped and contoured at the contact and margins with crimping and contouring pliers
stainless steel
why are one or two small holes usually placed in the occlusal portion of the pre formed celluloid or polymer crown form
to allow excess resin or composite material to flow out when the crown form is seated
? generated during the polymerization of chemical cured acrylic can potentially damage the pul or burn soft tissues
heat
zinc oxide provisionals should not be used if a permanent restoration is to be cemented with a ? luting agent
resin
if a provisional crown comes off during a time that the dental office is closed, the patient can be instructed to replace it after cleaning the interior of the crown and placing a small amount of ? into the crown
denture adhesive
home care instructions for a patient with a provisional restoration include
brush and floss the restoration, but remove the floss by pulling it out to the side under the contact rather than back in an occlusal/incisal direction
not a necessary function of a posterior provisional restoration
esthetics
irritation, inflammation, and recession of the gingiva, associated with a provisional restoration, is caused by
issues with contour
if the provisional crown does not contact the adjacent teeth, all of the following may occur
tooth may migrate laterally, gingival irritation, food impation
an example of a procedure requiring an intracoronal provisional restoration would be
inlay prep
if an anterior tooth was fractured or badly decayed before the crown preparation process, the provisional placed would be
polycarbonate
pre formed crowns could be used for all of the following
anterior crown prep, posterior crown prep, fractured anterior tooth
example of a pattern wax
inlay wax
sheets of baseplate wax are usually layered to
produce the form on which denture teeth are set
? wax is used to form the base portion of a gypsum model
boxing
utility wax may be used to
adapt the periphery of an impression tray, provide a better fit into the vestibule of the impression material, cover sharp brackets and wires for orthodontic patients
sequence for creating casting using the lost wax technique
1. a wax pattern of the restoration is carved on the die
2. a wax or plastic sprue is attached to the pattern
3. the pattern and sprue are encased in an investment ring
4. the enclosed pattern and sprue are heated in a burnout oven at high temperatures
during fabrication of castings utilizing the lost wax technique, the wax pattern and attached sprue are encased in an investment ring into which ? is poured
investment gypsum
not a synthetic additive to dental waxes
insects
excess residue on a model would cause
inaccuracies at casting
not a delivery method for dental waxes
sheets
a type I inlay wax is used
for a direct wax technique
corrosion
deterioration of the metal due to moisture and acid present in the oral
tarnish
discoloration due to oxidation of the metals surface
galvanism environment
electrical current between two dissimilar metals
thermal conductivity
the rate at which heat flows through a material
percolation
opening and closing of a gap between the restoration and the tooth surface
hardness
the resistance of a solid to penetration
ultimate strength deformation
the maximum amount of stress a material can withstand without
stiffness
resistance to deformation
proportional limit breaking
the greatest stress a structure can withstand without permanent
toughness
the ability of a material to resist fracture
hydrophilic
an attribute that allows a material to tolerate the presence of moisture
hydrophobic
an attribute that does not allow a material to tolerate or perform well in the presence of moisture
self etch system
a bonding system that does not use a seperate etching procedure with phosphoric acid
hybrid layer
a resin/dentin layer formed by the intermixing of the dentin bonding agent with collagen fibrils exposed by acid etching
acidulated phophate fluoride (APF)
used more often with children for in office fluoride applications using a tray 12300 ppm fluoride
acid tends to etch the surface of resin, glass ionomer, or compomer when used for in office fluoride application
neutral sodium fluoride (NaF)
most often used with adults for in office fluoride applications using a tray 9000 ppm fluoride
.4% stannous fluoride 900 ppm fluoride
self applied topical gel that may cause some staining of the surfaces of the teeth and that delivers less fluoride ion to the teeth
fluoride varnish 5.0% sodium fluoride than the other choice of self applied topical gel
in office fluoride application directly to the teeth
gamma phase
strongest phase, silver alloy phase, least corrosion
gamma-1 phase
phase that consists of mercury reacting with the silver
Aside
In drama, a speech directed to the audience that supposedly is not audible to the other characters onstage at the time. When Hamlet first appears onstage, for example, his aside "A little more than kin, and less than kind!" gives the audience a strong sense of his alienation from King Claudius. See also soliloquy.
Talking to someone's bAckSIDE = Talking behind someone's back
alloy
mixture of two or more metals
base metal alloy
alloy composed of non noble metals
noble alloy
alloy composed of metals that do not corrode readily
high noble alloy
alloy containing at least 60% noble metals, 40% of which must be gold
precious metal
classification of metal based on its high cost
sand
a natural abrasive composed of quartz and silica
silicon carbide
synthetic material that produces an extremely hard and efficient abrasive material
aluminum oxide
a synthetic abrasive, the powder form is used in sandblasting restorations in preparation for cementation
pumice
volcanic silica manufactured as a loose abrasive
tin oxide
an extremely fine abrasive used extensively as a final polishing agent for enamel and restorations
colloid
glue like material composed of two or more substances in which one substance does not go into solutuion but is suspended within another substance
hydrocolloid
a water based colloid used as an elastic impression material
reversible hydrocolloid
an agar impression material that can be heated to change froma gel into a fluid state that can flow around the teeth
irreversible hydrocolloid
an alginate impresion material that is mixed to a sol state and as it sets converts to a gel by a chemical reation the irreversibly changes its nature
alginate
a versatile irreversible hydrocolloid that is the most used impression material in the dental office
casts
hard replicas of hard and soft tissues of the patients oral cavity made from gypsum products
dies
replicas of the prepared teeth that are generally removable from the working cast
diagnostic casts
casts generally made from dental plaster or stone and used for patient education, treatment planning, and tracking of the progress of treatment
models
hard replicas of hard and soft tissues of the patients oral cavity made from gypsum products
study models
casts generally made from dental plaster or stone and used for patient education, treatment planning, and tracking of the progress of treatment
intracoronal restoration
a restoration within the crown of the tooth, such as an inlay
extracoronal restoration
a restoration that covers all or part of the external surface of the tooth and may extend over the cusp tips on facial or lingual surfaces of include the removal of cusps
indirect fabrication
provisional restoration made on a cast outside the patients mouth
direct fabrication
provisional restorations made directly inside the patients mouth