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endodontic metal files function
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- mechanical phase of chemomechanical disinfection
- remove soft and hard tissues
- remove micro-organisms
- creates space for disinfectants/medicaments
- creates appropriate shape for obturation
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what leads to higher stress in k file
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abrupt change in geometric shape of a file leads to higher stress at that point
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strain of file
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amount of deformation a file undergoes
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elastic limit of file
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- maximal strain aplied to file where returns to original deformation
- beyond this is fracture point
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define elastic deformation
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reversible deformation that does not exceed elastic limit
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plastic deformation
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permanent deformation occuring when elastic limit exceeded
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cyclic fatigue of endo materials
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- generation of tension/compression cycles
- leads to failure
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what prevents rusting in endo file
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- chromium in stainless steel
- passivation layer of chromium oxide
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describe nitinol
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- equiatomic alloy of nickel and titanium
- atypical metal
- super-elasticity - application of stress does not result in usual proportional strain
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NiTi crystal structure (nitinol)
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- martensite and austenite
- crystal lattice structure altered by temp or stress
- martensitic form is soft, ductile and easily deformed
- austenitic form is quite strong and hard
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describe shape memory alloys
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- materials that can be deformed at one temperature
- when heated or cooled return to their original shape
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components of endodontic rotary instrument
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- taper - diameter change along working surface
- flute - groove which collects dentine and soft tissue
- leading/cutting edge - forms and deflects dentine chips
- land - surface extending between flutes
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endodontic material
relief
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reduction in surface or land (the surface which extends between flutes) on rotary instrument
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rotary instrument
helix angle
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angle cutting axis forms with the long axis of file
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features of land on endodontic instrument
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- wide radial land - provides blade support and peripheral strength
- radial land relief - reduces friction on canal wall
- third radial land - stabilises instrument and keels it centred in canal
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irrigant properties
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- facilitate removal of debris
- lubrication
- dissolution of organic and inorganic matter
- penetration to canal periphery
- kill bacteria/yeast/viruses
- does not weaken tooth structure
- biological compatibility
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NaOCl what is responsible for antibacterial activty
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hypochlorus acid
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factors important for NaOCl function
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- concentration
- volume
- contact
- mechanical agitation
- exchange
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describe smear layer in endo prep
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- organic pulpal material and inorganic dentinal debris
- superficial 1-5 micrometres
- some pack into tubules
- prevents sealer penetration
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what can be used to remove smear layer in endo
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- 17% EDTA
- 10% citric acid
- MTAD
- sonic and ultrasonic irrigation
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NAOCl in endo conc, properties, use and amount per canal
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- 3%
- dissolve organic material
- bactericidal
- used for disinfection
- 30ml continual irrigation time for at least 10 minutes after prep and before obturation
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EDTA in endo conc, properties, use and amount per canal
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- 17%
- smear layer removal
- penultimate rinse for 1 minute
- 3ml
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corsodyl in endo conc, properties, use
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- 0.2 %
- used to check dam integrity
- also used to disinfect tooth surface
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irrigant interactions
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- irrigants interact so need to be careful
- interaction with NaOCl forms para-chloroaniline
- cytotoxic and carcinogenic
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properties of an ideal obturation material
* easily manipulated and good working time
* dimensionally stable
* unaffected by tissue fluids
* seals canal laterally and apically
* non-irritant
* inhibits bacterial growth
* radiopaque
* does not discolour tooth
* sterile
* easily removed if necessary
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gutta percher monomer
* isoprene
* trans isomer of polyisoprene
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gutta percher crystalline forms
* exists in two crystalline forms alpha and beta
* alpha is naturally occuring form and heated above 65 degrees melts into amorphous phase
* cooled slowly and returns to alpha phase
* cooled rapidly and recrystalises as beta phase
* beta phase used in dentistry
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gutta percha constituents
* 20% gutta-percha
* 65% zinc oxide
* 10% radiopacifiers
* 5% plasticizers
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endo sealer functions
* seales space between dentinal wall and core
* fills voids and irregularities in canal and lateral canals
* lubricates during obturation
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properties of an ideal endo sealer
* tackiness to provide good adhesion
* provide seal
* radiopacity
* easily mixed
* no setting shrinkage
* non-staining
* bacteriostatic
* slow set
* insoluble in tissue fluids
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zinc oxide and eugenol endo sealer
* mixing component mainly eugenol
* zinc oxide enhances flow and atimicrobial
* radiopacity below GP
* cytotoxic but overall beneficial
* free eugenol can be irritant
* main negative is dissolution of material over time and apical seal can be diminished
* setting results in zinc oxide in a matrix of zinc eugenolate
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glass ionomer endo sealers
* dentine bonding properties
* removal upon retreatment is difficult
* minimal antimicrobial activity
* little clinical data to support use
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resin endo sealers
AH plus
* AH plus
* epoxy resin
* paste-paste mixing
* slow setting
* good flow and sealing ability
* initial toxicity declining after 24 hours
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resin endo sealers
epiphany
* dual cure dental resin composite sealer
* BisGMA
* UDMA
* fillers of calcium hyrdoxide, barium sulphate, barium glass and silica
* requires self-etch primer
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resin endo sealers
endorez
* UDMA (urethane-dimethacrylate) sealer
* hydrophilic
* good penetration into tubules
* biocompatible
* radio-opaque
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calcium silicate endo sealers
* high pH during first 24h of setting
* hydrophilic
* enhanced biocompatibility
* no setting shrinkage
* non-resorbale
* quick set
* easy to use
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medicated sealers
* sealers containing paraformaldehyde not acceptable
* severe and permanent toxic effects on periradicular tissues
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pulp cap/root end filling material uses
* direct pulp cap
* apexification
* epicoectomy
* root resorption repair
* furcation perforation repair
* pulpotomy
* lateral perforation repair
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example of pulp cap/root end filling material
mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)
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mineral trioxide aggregate chemistry
* smaller particle size
* reduced discolouration
* tricalcium silicate
* dicalcium silicate
* calcium aluminate
* bismuth oxide
* calcium suphate dehydrated
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MTA setting reaction
* 3 stages: mixing, dormancy, hardening
* when mixed with water chemical reaction occurs (hydration)
* requires water for setting
* extended setting times
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bioceramic cements used in endo
* biodentine - similar material to MTA with modifications
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tissue response to MTA
* induce osteogenesis - encourage bone formation
*could be due to change in pH
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ideal properties of PMMA
* dimensionally accurate - so dentures accurate
* survive high temp without softening (Tg)
* low thermal expansion
* low density and high thermal conductivity
* radiopaque
* non toxic, non-irritant
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mechanical properties of PMMA
* high youngs (elastic) modulus
* high proportional limit
* high transverse strength
* high fatigue strength
* high impact strength
* high hardness/abrasion resistance
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PMMA transverse strength
* flextrual strength - 3 point loading
* how well does denture cope with stresses that cause deflection
* if pivot point is baseplate and forces either side applied - wrst case fracture at pivot point
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summarise polymerisation of PMMA
* acrylic resin undergoes free radical addition polymerisation
* chemical union of two molecules to form a larger molecule without the elimination of a smaller molecule
* needs C to C double bonds
* methacrylate monomer
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acrylic polymerisation stages
* activation - of initiator to provied free radicals (benzoyl peroxide)
* initiation - free radicals break C=C in monomer and transfer free radical
* propagation - growing polymer chain
* termination - of polymerisation
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heat cured acrylic powder components
* initiator - benzoyl peroxide
* PMMA particles pre polymerised beads to speed up reation
* plasticiser - allows quicker dissolving in monomer liquid
* pigments - to give natural colour
* co-polymers - improve mechanical properties eg ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
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heat cured acrylic liquid components
* methacrylate monomer - dissolves PMMA particles and polymerises
* inhibitor - hydroquinone prolongs shelf life of acrylic by reacting with any free radicals produced by heat, UV light etc
* co-polymers to improve mechanical properties and enable cross-linking of polymers
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heat cure PMMA technique summary
* powder and liquid mixed to form dough like form
* inserted into mould recess to shape of pts dentition
* two halves clamped together and heat cycle started
* polymerisation with lots of crosslinking of MMA monomers occurs - higher weight polymer produced so gd mechanical properties
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thermal expansion PMMA
* if acrylic theeth used expansion/contraction wont be issue
* if porcelain teeth used will be mismatch as the teeth will expand less than acrylic resin denture base
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property disadvantages of PMMA
* low thermal conductivity
* poor mechanical properties - need to make base thicker to overcome this
* high softening temp but cant cope with boiling water so do not use this to clean
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PMMA contraction/expansion
* contraction takes place during heat curing stage
* during usage PMMA absorbs water which expands about 0.4%
* makes up for the prior contraction
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self cure acrylic main difference
* similar composition to heat cured version
* a tertiary amine in the liquid activates the initiator (benzyl peroxide) instead of heat activation
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comparison of self cure and heat cure PMMA
* more unreacted monomer in sefl-cure PMMA - 3-5% VS 0.2-0.5% - self cure more at risk of being an irritant
* self cure less polymerisation contraction so initially better fit - but as it expands due to water absorption ends up over-sized and will fall out
* heat cured has polymerisation contraction coupled with expansion from water absorption so ends up slightly undersized which is tolerated better by pts
* heat cure higher molecular weight so stronger
* heat cure process may cause porosity
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why does self cure PMMA have poorer mechanical properties
* chemical activation is less efficient
* so lower molecular weight polymer formed - hence poorer mechanical properties and Tg (softening temp)
* more unreacted monomer which acts as a plasticiser - softening denture base and results in lower transverse strength
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acrylic resin PMMA alternatives
* improved form of acrylic
* high impact heat cure acrylic resin - Ultra-Hi
* pur n cure resins
* light activated denture resins
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acrylic resin PMMA alternatives
high impact heat cure acrylic resin
* Ultra-Hi
* new inredients give acrylic a greater degree of ductility - helps mitihate any micro-cracks present
* gives greater flexural strength
* keeps material from being brittle and prevents cracking/breaking
* used in GDH production lab
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acrylic resin PMMA alternatives
pour n cure resin
* smaller powder particles so produces fluid mix - not dough form
* fluid mix poured into mould
* mechanical performance inadequate
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acrylic resin PMMA alternatives
light activated denture resins
* developed using UDMA ad additional acrylic copolymers
* also has microfine sillica filers - controls flow of material
* photoinitiator system
* adapted to cast and cured in light chamber
* mostly used for customised impression trays or for repairing fractured dentures
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why do we want denture base to be radiopaque
* if any fragments break off or risk of swallow can take radiograph to confirm this
* some materials have been developed to try and achieve this but weaken material too much
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other materials for denture if pt has allergy to acrylic resin
and their drawbacks
* nylon - absorbs water causing it to swell
* vinyl polymers - soften at temp of only 60degrees celcius
* polycarbonate dentures - require injecting moulding process which is expensive and develop internal stresses during use causing distortion and poor fit
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types of elastomers
* polyethers
* addition silicones
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describe elastic behaviour
* material can deform and then recover to original dimensions
* assumings its perfectly elastic
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summary of chemistry of elastomers
* elastomers formed by polymerisation with cross-linking of polymer chains
* cross linking generates elastic properties
* causes fluid to solid transition
* may produce byproducts (water, H2, alcohol) which affect dimensional stability and cast compatibility
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elastomers often come in
* large cartridges
* base and catalyst paste
* twin cartridge form
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elastomer material properties
affecting accuracy of surface detail
* surface detail reproduction
* flow/viscosity
* contact angle/wettability
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elastomer material properties
affecting the accuracy of dimensions and shape of final impression
* elastic recovery
* stiffness (flexibility)
* tear strength
* setting shrinkage
* dimensional stability
* thermal expansion coefficient
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elastomer material properties
ease of use, pt preferences
* mixing time
* working time
* biocompatability
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hardness test for impression material
shore A hardness
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function of shark fin test
* measures flow under pressure
* relates to the ability of IM to deal with undercuts
* cylindrical chamber with slot of specified depth
* IM inserted in upper part of chamber and forced downwards
* high flow = large fin length
* low flow = short fin length
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virtual type of material / comes in
* addition silicone - addition polyvinylsiloxane
* two forms
* twin cartridge - base and catalyst pastes syringe gun pushes through mixing tip
* putty form - spoonful of catalyst and base pastes mixed until colour uniform
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elastomers ideal properties
viscosity
* ability to flow
* vital to reach all the dental tissues surface area
* ranges low, med, high
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elastomers ideal properties
wettability-contact angle
* contact angle indicates how readily the IM wets the tooth surface
* low contact angle means larger percentage of the volume will make contact with the target surface (IDEAL)
* large contact angle results in spaces between globules of IM so some of tooth surface not replicated
* small contact angle no spaces between globules of IM so all surface is replicated
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elastomers ideal properties
surface reproducability
* international standard measure for this is ISO 4823
* test involves placing IM along a surface which has grooves of a specified width
* 20, 50 and 75 micrometres
* uniform pressure applied accross
* ISO 50 considered norm
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elastomers ideal properties
visco-elastic recovery
* ideally 100% elastic recovery and no permanent strain
* when load applied gradually reaches strain level and when load released strain level GRADUALLY drops
* material does not return to original dimensions it experiences permanent deformation
* if load time less - ie sharp short pull there is less overall permanent strain/less deformation
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elastomers ideal properties
visco-elastic recovery
* ideally 100% elastic recovery and no permanent strain
* when load applied gradually reaches strain level and when load released strain level GRADUALLY drops
* material does not return to original dimensions it experiences permanent deformation
* if load time less - ie sharp short pull there is less overall permanent strain/less deformation
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elastomers ideal properties
development of elasticity
* elasticity only begins to develop when setting reaction has progressed to a certain extent
* so if IM appears firm to touch it will still be developing elasticity
* wait for an extra few minutes before removing it
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elastomers ideal properties
tear strength and rigidity
* tear strength - stress material will withstand before fracturing
* rigidity - stress/strain ratio - ideally low value so material flexible for ease of IM removal especially from undercut regions
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elastomers ideal properties
dimensional stability
* little setting shrinkage so IM maintains shape of tooth or dentition
* low thermal expansion coefficient - so IM doesnt change shape from drop of 37C in mouth to 22C at worktop
* absorbing/release of moisture doesnt apply to polyethers or addition silicones unlike alginate
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product names for elastomers
* impregum (polyether)
* virtual (addition silicone)
* aquasil ultra (addition silicone)
* felxitime (addition silicone)
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comparing polyethers and addition silicones
setting and working time
* polyether lower setting time
* polyther lower working time
* addition silicone greater setting and working time
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comparing polyethers and addition silicones
best performing in terms of elastic recovery
* virtual (addition silicone) most elastic with 99.5% recovery
* flexitime a little behind
* impregum much poorer performer (polyether) 98%
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comparing polyethers and addition silicones
best at recording deep undercuts
* based on results of shark fin test
* impregum (polyether) best at this
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comparing polyethers and addition silicones
tear strength
* addition silicones better 9MPa
* virtual best
* impregum (polyether) least 1.9MPa
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Ideal properties for elastomers
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dental ceramic composition/%/brief function
* kaolin 5%
* quarz (silica) 12-25% - gives translucency
* feldspar - acts as a flux, lowers the fusion and softening temp of the glass
* borax
* metallic oxides - convey colour to the ceramic
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conventional dental ceramic powder formation
* constituents heated to high temo >1000 degrees C
* cooled rapidly (fritting) in water - creating cracks in ceramic mass
* mill the frit into a fine powder
* add binder - often starch
* powder can then be mixed with distilled water and built up into the restoration
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chemistry of conventional dental ceramics
* due to feldspar in ceramic when heated to 1150-1500 degrees C - leucite is formed
* leucite is potassium aluminium silicate
* leucite forms around the glass phase of the ceramic
* gives a powder of known physical and thermal properties
* no further chemical reaction is required during fabrication of the restoration
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describe fabrication of a crown
* ceramic powder mixed with water and applied to die (mould) with a brush
* crown built up using different porcelians for dentine and enamel - not tooth coloured
* crown is heated in a furnace to merge the powder into the ceramic
* heating leads to sintering
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describe sintering during crown fabrication
* crown heated in furnace which leads to sintering
* occurs just above glass transition temp
* ceramic particles begin to fuse into a single mass
* glass phase softens and will merge
* during sintering material contracts by around 20% - so skill required by technician to judge contraction in 3D
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properties of conventional dental ceramics
aesthetics
* ceramics have best aesthetic properties of any dental restorative material
* colour stable
* very smooth surface
* less staining long-term
* optical properties - reflectance, translucency, opacity, transparency
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properties of conventional dental ceramics
chemical and dimensional stability
* chemically very stable
* generally unaffected by pH range in mouth
* does not take up stain from food/drink
* good biocompatibility - minimal adverse effects on biological tissues
* once fully fired material very stable
* during fabrication shrinkage problem and must be accomodated for my technician - 20% shrinkage normal for conventional crown
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properties of conventional dental ceramics
thermal properties
* similar to tooth substance
* coefficient of thermal expansion similar to dentine - low stresses to the rest during use
* thermal diffusivity low - protective or remaining tooth
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properties of conventional dental ceramics
mechanical properties
* high compressive strength
* high hardness
* very low tensile/flexural strength and fracture toughness - lead to failure during loading
* static fatigue - decrease in strenght in absence of any applied load
* surface micro-cracks can appear during manufacture or occlusal wear
* means can only be used in low stress areas - anterior crowns only
* not in all pts
* too brittle for use elsewhere
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overcoming problems with conventional dental ceramics
* mechanical properties mean they can only be used as anterior crowns
* produce a metal coping and cover in conventional porcelain
* cast or press a block of harder ceramic
* mill a labatory prepared block of ceramic
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overcoming problems with conventional dental ceramics
metal coping
* porcelain-fused alloys
* alumina core
* zirconia core
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conventional dental ceramics
adding alumina core summary
* doubled flexural strength
* alumina particles stop cracks propagating through material - prevents #
* not strong enough for posterior use
* possibly more palatal reduction required than in metal ceramic crown but less labial reduction required
* problem - still lack of flexural strength
* not suitable for anything other than single crowns
* more success anteriorly
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conventional dental ceramics
adding zirconia core summary
* zirconia - zirconium dioxide is naturally ocurring metal
* use of zirconia not possible until CAD/CAM introduced
* zirconia powder does not sinter unless heated to over 1600 degrees C
* in dentistry Yttria-stabilised zirconia used - pure zirconia can crack on cooling
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zirconia core ceramic
describe yttria stabilisation of zirconia
* 3-5 % yttria present in material
* more yttria = more translucency and reduces physical properties
* adding yytria changes room temp structure from monoclinic crystal to tetragonal crystal
* if a crack begins - when stresses at crack reaches critical level the crystal structure transforms to monoclinic structure - causes slight expansion of material and closes crack
* makes material very hard, strong and tough
* strong enough to use as bridge framework
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describe fabrication of a zirconia core crown
* impression taken of prep and sent to lab
* model is cast and digitally scanned
* software creates crown on virtual preparations
* raw zirconia block milled - for three unit bridge takes around an hour
* cut framework then heat treated around 850 degrees C - achieve final physical properties - 20% shrinkage but software deals with this during milling process
* framework stained to appropriate colour
* then veneered with conventional porcelain to produce fianl restoration
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milled core crowns and bridges
materials
* zironia
* lithium disilicate
* precious metal
* non-precious metal
* titanium
* composite
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zirconia core ceramic
problems/poitives
* expensive equiptment required
* potential for veneering porcelain to debond from core
* zirconia core is opaque - although aesthetics already better than metal ceramic
* inert fitting surface - cannot etch or bond
* but once you have the equiptment cheaper to make - cost of metal is increasing
* fit is generally excellent
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describe cast and pressed ceramics
* restoration is waxed up and invested
* cast from a heated ingtot of ceramic
* no sintering occurs as the ceramic ingot is already fully condensed prior to firing
* restoration then heated to improve crystal structure - produces crack inhibiting crystals (process called ceraming)
* cast can then be stained
* more often it is cut back labially and veneered wih feldspathic porcelains
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describe E max press ceramic fabrication
* ceramics used in these processes are called glass ceramics - lithium disilicate glass / leucite reinforced glass
* ceraming takes place - 2 stage process
* 1. maximum number of crystal nuclei formed during crystal formation
* 2. crystal growth to maximise physical properties
* strong materials have small crystal size and high volume fraction of crystals - makes crack propagation through crystals difficult
* good flexural strength 350 MPa
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advantages of different crown types
* monolithic block crowns strongest - milled from a single block of material
* zirconia based crowns stronger than LiDiSi
* LiDiSi have better translucency hence better aesthetics
* crowns with layered porcelain have better aesthetics than stained monolithic block
* layered crowns more likely to chip
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sintered vs milled crown
* for same material milled crown stronger than a build up/layered crown
* block used for milling will have been subjected to ideal heat treatments to maximise its properties and all blocks will be consistent
* aesthetics of sintered/layered crowns better
* as aesthetics of blocks of ceramic improve these will beome the most commonly used crown
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zirconia or Lithium Disilicate (E-max) what crown material to use where
* posterior teeth - monolithic zirconia - for single crowns and shorter span bridges
* anterior teeth with important aesthetics - LiDiSi
* anterior bridgework - LiDiSi if short span with no parafunction
* longer span or heavier occlusion - zirconia core with zirconia where occlusal contacts will meet
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luting zirconia and LiDiSi crowns
* can be cemented with conventional or resin cements
* both crown types do not rely on being bonded to tooth to prevent fracture - as they have intrinsic strength
* LiDiSi crowns can be etched with hydrofluoric acid to produce a retentive surface - etched surface can be bonded to tooth using bonding agent and resin cement ( as they contain silica)
* zirconia crowns do not contain silica so not affected by etch but can be air abraided to create retentive surface although not necessary
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why do we have porcelain fused alloys
* porcelain is ceramic material with excellent aesthetics however microcracks inevitable on surface - prone to mechanical failure
* bonded to an supported to by metal structure (alloy) which has good mechanical properties
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porcelain positive and negative characteristics
* rigid - large stress required to cause strain
* hard - surface withstands abrasion/indentation well
* strong - high compressive strength
* LOW tensile strength - tendency to form surface defects which leads to fracture at low stress
* brittle - low fracture toughness
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porcelain fused alloys
alloy support
* alloy acts as a support and limits strain porcelain experiences
* alloy with its own oxide layer is more rigid
* when subjected to large stress - will change shape very little and return to its original dimensions
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porcelain fused alloys
layers
* metal oxide layer in between porcelian and alloy - bonding to each material
* metal oxide bonding to porcelain helps eliminate defects/cracks on porcelain surface
* alloy acts as support and limits strain that porcelain experiences - improves rigidity
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porcelain fused alloys
alloy technician steps
* alloy has been cast to the desired shape, before bonded to porcelain, by technician
* porcelain-alloy rest put in furnice at very high temp - produces the oxide layer and to avoid thermal stress which could cause all 3 layers to develop defects or micro-cracks
* porcelain and alloy should have similar thermal expansion coefficients - expand at same rate during heating and contract at same rate on cooling
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porcelain fused alloys
alloy options
* high gold
* low gold
* silver palladium
* nickel chromium
* cobalt chromium - different type to CoCr used i RPD
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porcelain fused alloys
alloy required properties
1. good bond to porcelain - good wetting/surface contact - bond is through metal oxide layer on alloy surface
2. similar thermal expansion coeffecient - ideally alloy 0.5ppm per degrees C greater so that during cooling alloy slightly compresses porcelain
3. avoid discolouration of porcelain
4. mechanical properties - good bond strenght, hardness and high elastic modulus
5. melting/recrystalisation temp higher than porcelain otherwise creep may occur
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porcelain fused alloys
high gold summary
* 80% gold
* 14% platinum or palladium - helps match thermal expansion of alloy with porcelain and increases melting point temp
* 1% silver
* small amount of indium and/or tin which enables metal oxide layer to form - bonding to porcelain
* disadvantages - MP too low, not sufficiently rigid
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porcelain fused alloys
low gold summary
* 50% gold
* 30% palladium
* 10% silver
* 10% indium and tin
* higher melting temp to high gold
* better mechanical properties than high gold
* satisfactory at all porcelain fused alloys properties criteria
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porcelain fused alloys
silver palladium summary
* 30% silver
* 60% palladium
* 10% indium and tin
* high melting point
* casting this alloy is challenge for technicians
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porcelain fused alloys
nickel chromium summary
* 70-80% nickel
* 10-25% chromium
* high melting point
* rigid
* high casting shrinkage - challenging to use
* quite low bond strength to porcelain
* only alloy with biocompatibility concerns - allergic response to Ni
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porcelain fused alloys
cobalt chromium summary
* high elastic modulus
* hard material
* high tensile strength
* high melting point
* significant casting shrinkage
* low-ish bond strength
* casting difficult
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porcelain fused alloys
porcelain to metal bond types
* mechanical - due to irregularities on alloys metal oxide layer and porcelain which allows materials to interlock
* stressed skin effect - due to slight differences in thermal contraction - alloy contracts slightly more which compresses porcelain and grips it
* chemical - oxides in metal oxide migrate with oxides in porcelain - occurs during firing stage (electron sharing)
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porcelain fused alloys
modes of failure
* metal oxide later itself fracturing
* oxide layer delaminating from the alloy
* porcelain detaching from the oxide layer
* porcelain fracture - ideally this type of failure
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endodontic material categories
* instruments
* irrigants
* intra-canal medicaments
* obturation materials
* sealers
* pulp capping materials
* root-end filling materials
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endodontic instruments function
* mechanical phase of chemomechanical disinfection
* metal files used to remove soft and hard tissues
* removes micro-organisms
* creates space for disinfectants/medicaments
* creates appropriate shape for obturation
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stress
* force measured across a given area
* tensile/compressive/shear/torsional
* stress = F/A
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elastic limit
a set value representing the maximal strain that when applied to a material, allows the material to return return to original dimensions
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cyclic fatigue
* generation of tension/compression cycles
* repeted forces eventually resulting in fracture
* failure
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torsional fatigue of endodontic instruments
* rotating instrument between 0 and 400 degrees dimensional changes to instrument are reversible
* 400 degrees to 1100 degrees is plastic phase and instrument will undergo irreversible changes
* repeted rotational movement will cause torsional fatigue and eventually lead to fracture
* best to set reciprocated rotational movements lower than elastic limit
* the lower the angles of rotation the safer the procedure
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classification of endodontic intruments
* manually operated
* low-speed instruments
* engine-driven nickel-titianium rotary instruments
* engine-driven instruments that adapt to canal shape
* enging-driven reciprocating instruments
* ultrasonic instruments
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stainless steel endodontic instrument summary
* alloy of iron, carbon and chromium
* nickel may also be present
* 13-26% chromium prevents rusting
* passivation layer of chromium oxide
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summary of stainless steel endodontic instrument manufacture
* machined stainless steel wire into desired shape
* work-hardening occurs
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summarise work hardening
* strengthening of a metal by plastic deformation
* crystal structure dislocation
* dislocations interact and create obstructions in crystal lattice
* resistance to dislocation formation develops
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nitinol endodontic instrument summary
* equiatomic alloy of nickel and titanium
* super-elasticity - application of stress does not result in usual proportional strain
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nickel titianium crystal structure
* temperature dependent structures: martensite and austenite
* crystal lattice structure altered by temperature or stress
* martensite form - soft and ductile and easily deformed
* austenite form - quite strong and hard
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describe shape memory alloys
* shape memory alloys are materials that can be deformed at one temp
* but when heated or cooled return to their original shape
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components of endodontic rotary instruments
* taper - diameter change along working surface
* flute - groove to collect dentine and soft tissue
* cutting edge - forms and deflects dentine chips
* land - surface extending between flutes
* relief - reduction in surface of land
* helix angle - angle cutting edge forms with long axis of file
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irrigant properties/function
* facilitate removal of debris
* lubrication
* dissolution of organic or inorganic matter
* penetration to canal periphery
* kill bacteria/yeasts/viruses
* biofilm disruption
* biological compatibility
* does not weaken tooth structure
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irrigants
sodium hypochlorite summary
* ionises in water into Na+ and OCl-
* establishes equilibrium with hypochlorus acid (HOCl)
* acid/neutral - HOCl predominates
* > pH9 OCl predominates
* HOCl responsible for antibacterial activity
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irrigants
NaOCl effect
* effect on organic material
* inability to remove smear layer by itself
* possible effect on dentine properties
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factors important for NaOCl function
* concentration
* volume
* contact
* mechanical agitation
* exchange
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preparation of the canal for obturation
* smear layer formed during preparation - organic pulpal material and inorganic dentinal debris
* superficial 1-5um with packing into tubules
* bacterial contamination, substrate and interferes with disinfection
* prevents sealer penetration
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removal of smear layer during endo
options
* 17% EDTA
* 10% citric acid
* MTAD
* sonic and ultrasonic irrigation
* watch apical control
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irrigant interactions
* interaction with NaOCl forms para-chloroanaline
* cytotoxic and carcinogenic
* uncertain bioavbailability
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properties of an ideal obturation material
* easily manipulated with ample working time
* dimensionally stable
* seals canal laterally and apically
* non-irritant
* unaffected by tissue fluids
* inhibits bacterial growth
* radiopaque
* does not discolour tooth
* sterile
* easily removed if necessary
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gutta percha summary
* polymer of isoprene
* trans isomer of polyisoprene
* exists in two crystalline forms: alpha and beta
* beta phase used in dental gutta-percha
* alpha phase heated above 65 melts and if cooled clowly returns to alpha phase BUT if cooled RAPIDLY recrystalises as beta phase
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gutta percha cone composition
* 20% gutta percha
* 65% zinc oxide
* 10% radiopacifiers
* 5% plasticisers
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endo sealer functions
* seals space between dentinal wall and core
* fills voids and irregularities in canal, lateral canals and between GP points used in lateral condensation
* lubricates during obturation
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properties of an ideal endo sealer
* tackiness to provide good adhesion
* radiopacity
* easily mixed
* no setting on shrinkage
* non-staining
* bacteriostatic
* slow set
* insoluble in tissue fluids
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endo sealer
zinc oxide and eugenol summary
* less radiopaque than GP
* zinc oxide effective antimicrobial
* resin acids in rosin component affect lipids in cell membrane - antimicrobial/cytotoxic
* although toxic may overall be beneficial
* during setting zinc oxide embedded in zinc eugenolate matrix
* free eugenol which remains can act as an irritant
* loses volume during time due to dissolution - resins can modify this
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endo sealer
glass ionomer summary
* dentine bonding properties
* removal upon retreatment is difficult
* minimal antimicrobial activity
* little clinical data to support use
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endo sealer
resin sealers summary
* epoxy resin
* paste-paste mixing
* slow setting- 8 hours
* good flow and sealing ability
* initial toxicity declining after 24 hours
* examples:
* epiphany- dual cure resin composite sealer which requires self etch primer
* endorez is a UDMA resin-based sealer
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endo sealer
calcium silicate sealers summary
* high pH (12.8) during initial 24hours of setting
* hydrophilic
* enhanced biocompatibility
* does not shrink on setting
* non-resorbable
* escellent seal
* quick set - 3-4 hours
* easy to use
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endo sealer
medicated sealers
* sealers containing paraformaldehyde NOT acceptable
* severe and permanent toxic effects on periradicular tissues
* sargenti paste, endomethasone, SPAD etc
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mineral trioxide aggregate summary
* earlier forms were grey - better setting characteristics but tooth discolouration
* white formulation - smaller particle size and reduced discolouration
* tricalcium silicate
* dicalcium silicate
* bismuth oxide
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MTA setting reaction
* composed of several phases
* when mixed with water a chemical reaction occurs between these phases and water (hydration)
* white and grey MTA undergo different setting reactions
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properties of a luting agent
* viscosity and film thickness
* ease of use
* radiopaque
* marginal seal
* aesthetics
* solubility - low
* cariostatic
* biocompatible
* mechanical properties
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properties of a luting agent
viscosity and film thickness
* dependant on size of powder or filler particles in the material
* must be low to allow seating of restoration without interference
* viscosity increases as material sets - must seat restoration quickly and maintain pressure
* film thickness should be as thin as possible ideally 25um or less
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properties of a luting agent
marginal seal
* ideally luting agent should bond chemically to the tooth and indirect restoration
* with a permanent and impenetrable bond
* some of the newer materials approach this
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properties of a luting agent
aesthetics and biocompatability
* tooth coloured and non staining - variation in shade and translucency
* biocompatible - not toxic, not damaging to the pulp, low thermal conductivity
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properties of a luting agent
radiopaque and cariostatic
* some ceramic crowns are radiolucent - makes it easier to see marginal breakdown
* cariostatic - fluoride releasing, antibacterial
* important in preventing secondary caries around crown margins
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luting angents
types of materials
* dental cement: zinc phosphate, zinc polycarboxylate
* glass ionocer cement: conventional, resin modified
* composite resin luting agents: total etch for use with DBA, self etch
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properties of a luting agent
mechanical properties
* high compressive strength
* high tensile strength
* high hardness value
* youngs modulus similar to tooth
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luting cements
zinc phosphate overview
* in use for 100+ years
* acid base reaction
* powder and liquid
* easy to use
* cheap
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luting cements
zinc phosphate powder
* zinc oxixe > 90% main reactive ingredient
* magnesium dioxide - gives white colour and increases compressive strength
* other oxides alumina and silica - improve physcial properties and alter shade of set material
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luting cements
zinc phosphate liquid
* phosphoric acid (aq) 50% approx
* oxides which buffer the solution
* aluminium oxide - ensures even consistency of set material, prevents crystalisation leading to amorphous acid/salt matrix surrounding unreacted ZnO powder
* zinc oxide - slows the reaction giving better working time
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luting cements
zinc phosphate setting reaction
* initial reaction is acid base
* ZnO + phosphoric acid = zinc phosphate + water
* followed by hydration reaction resulting in formation of crystalised phophate matrix
* ZnO + zinc phosphate + water = hopiete
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luting cements
zinc phosphate material problems
* low initial pH approx 2 - can cause pulpal irritation as pH can take 24h to return to normal
* exothermic setting reaction
* not adhesive to tooth or restoration - retention may be slightly mechanical due to surface irregularities on prep and restoration
* not cariostatic
* final set takes 24hours
* brittle
* opaque
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luting cements
zinc polycarboxylate overview/comparison to zinc phosphate
* similar material to zinc phosphate but phosphoric acid replaced by polyacrylic acid
* has advantage of bonding to tooth surface
* less heat reaction
* pH low to begin with but returns to neutral more quickly
* difficult to mix and manipulate
* soluble in oral environments at lower pH
* opaque
* lower modulus and compressive strength than zinc phosphate
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luting cements
glass ionomer cements overview and chemistry
* chemistry sam as filling material
* particle size less than 20um to allo for suitable film thickness
* acid base reaction between glass and acid
* glass is SiO, AlO, CaF
* polyacid mixture of acrylic, maleic and itaconic acid and thier co-polymers
* reaction goes through dissolution, gelation and hardening stages
* cement bonds to tooth surface though ion exchange with calcium in enamel and dentine
* hydrogen bonding with collagen in dentine
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luting cements
glass ionomer cement properties
* fairly strong and durable bond to tooth
* no chemical bond to restoration surface - surface of restoration should be sandblasted to allow mechanical adhesion
* low shrinkahe
* long term stability
* relatively insoluble once fully set
* aesthetically better than ZnPhos
* self adhesive to tooth
* fluoride release
* cheap
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luting cements
resin modified glass ionomer overview and chemistry
* same as RMGI filling material
* glass particle size smaller to allow acceptable film thickness
* liquid contains a hydophilic monomer - as GIC water based material so monomer needs to be hydrophilic
* HEMA is monomer ^
* same acid base reaction occurs
* light activation causes polymerisation of the HEMA and any copolymers - rapid initial set
* some materials have secondary cure via REDOX reaction - dark curing where material not exposed to light
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luting cements
resin modified glass ionomer properties
* shorter setting time
* longer working time
* higher compressive and tensile strengths
* higher bond strength to tooth
* decreased solubility
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luting cements
resin modified glass ionomer potential problems
* HEMA is cytotoxic - important no monomer remains as it can damage pulp
* HEMA expands in wet environment - cannot be used to cement conventional porcelain crowns as they may crack
* shouldnt be used to cement posts as it may split the root
* no bond to indirect restoration
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luting cements
composite luting agents overview
* variants on composite filling materials with suitable viscosity and filler particle size
* must be used in conjunction with a suitable DBA
* can be light cured or dual cured
* better physical properties, lower solubility and better aesthetics BUT
* technique sensitive
* physical properties reduced by 25% if not lgith cured - despite dual cure
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luting cements
composite luting agents - bonding to indirect composite
* composite bonds to composite
* bond strength lower to inlay fitting surface than to new composite
* bond is micromechanical to rough internal surface of inlay
* bond is also chemical to remaining C=C bonds on fitting surface of inlay
* use a dual cure cement as light penetration through the inlay will be poor
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luting cements
composite luting agents - bonding to porcelain
* porcelain is brittle and requires to be bonded to tooth to prevent fracture
* porcelain treated with HF to etch the surface - produces rough retentive surface but still not hydrophobic and compatible with composite resin luting agents
* surface wetting agent is required - silane coupling agent applied to etched porcelain surface
* very strong bond between oxide groups on porcelain surface and silane
* other end of silane has C=C bond which reacts with composite resin luting agent
* works in same manner as DBA does with tooth
* produces strong durable bond
* use light cure composite if porcelain restoration is thin and if thick use dual cure
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luting cements
composite luting agents - bonding to metal overview
* metal surface needs to be roughened - can be done by etching or sandblasting
* sandblasting does not give the undercut surface of etcing - chemical bonding is required to strengthen the bond
* must use a dual cure material as light will not penetrate metal
* can be used to cement most crowns, bridges and posts
* materials will not bond to precious metal
* techniqe sensitive and will not work unless moisture control is adequate
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luting cements
composite luting agents - metal
etching metal
* electrolytic etching - removes different phases of the alloy at different rates
* gives very retentive surface
* BUT
* technique sensitive
* beryllium containing metals work best
* cannot etch preciou metals at all
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luting cements
composite luting agents bonding to non-precious metak
* materials with carboxylic and phosphoric acid derived resin monomers (metal bond agent)
* MDP and 4-META
* have an acidic end and a C=C end ^
* acidic end of molecule reacts with metal oxide and renders the surface hydrophobic
* same as DBA and silane
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luting cements
composite luting agents - bonding to precious metal
* cannot bond to precious metal
* change precious alloy composition to allow oxide formation - increase copper content and heat 400degrees C in air
* tin plate
* sulphur based chemistry of bonding agent
* all complicated and technique sensitive
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luting cements
composite luting agents - self adhesive to metal composite resin
* metal coupling agent is incorporated into the composite resin
* simplifies the bonding process
* is an anaerobic self cured material
* good film thickness
* opaque
* moisture sensitive
* expensive
* called panvia Ex
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luting cements
composite luting agents - self etching comp resin cements overview
* combination of comp resin cement and a self etching dentine bonding agent
* on paper good idea
* hower requires good moisture control
* there is doubt about the bond strength to enamel due to inadequate etching
* pH of carboxylic monomer doesnt stay low for long enough to give a good etch
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luting cements
self etching composite luting agents bonding
* acidic groups bind with calcium in hydroxyapatite
* ions from dissolution of filler neutralise the remaining acidic groups - frming chelate reinforced methacrylate network
* limited removal of smear layer or significant infiltration into tooth surface
* good bond strength to dentine
* bonding to enamel lower - enamel should be etched prior to application
* bonding to ceramics - brand specific
* bonding to metal - better to non-precious
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luting cements
self etching composite luting agents
mechanical properties
* compressive strength, tensile, hardness all slightly lower than conventional resin luting agents
* very few clinical studies
* do not get round problem of moisure control
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luting cements
temporary cements overview
* made to cement temp restorations in place
* need to be soft for easy removal - some do not set at all
* supplied as two paste systems and catalyst or accelerator
* base contains ZnO, starch and mineral oil
* accelerator contains resins, eugenol or ortho-EBA and carnauba wax
* wax weakens the structure of set cement making it easier to remove
* two main types: with and without eugenol
* eugenol type should NOT be used if permanent rest cemented with resin cement - residual eugenol may interfere with setting
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types of temporary materials overview
* PMMA - used indirectly (not at chairside) - short and long crown/bridge
* PEMA - direct/chariside for single crowns
* Bis-acrylate composite - direct/chairside for short span bridges
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temporary materials
brand names
* polymethylmethacrylate PMMA: jet
* polyethylmethacrylate PEMA: trim II, snap
* Bis-acryl composite: protemp 4, quicktemp
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temporary materials
methacrylate monomer
* mono-functional monomer: one C=C double bond
* double bond enables polymer development via cross-linking and free radical polymerisation
* PPMA: forms linear, long chain polymer, greater width, rigidity and strength
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PMMA jet overview
* temporary material
* indirect fabrication
* powder/liquid formulation
* self-curing
* good marginal fit, transverse strength and polishable
* negatives: poor abrasion resistence, high shrinkage, high thermal release, free monomer may be toxic
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temporary materials
PMMA temperature
* temperature generated by polymerisation reaction
* exothermic reaction
* safety issue?
* two studies looking at effect of temp rises on dental pulp: zach and cohen + baldissaria
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results of zach and cohen study
* study looking at effect of temperature rises on the dental pulp
* findings:
* 2 degrees C increase: no effect on pulp histology
* 5.5 increase: significant tissue changes over first few days and after 56 days MOST pulps had overcome thermal trauma BUT some of smaller teeth were necrotic
* 11 increase: 2/3 of sample suffer irreparable necrosis
* study also did not factor duration of temp rise experienced which also affects pulpal damage
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baldassaria study results
* in study thermal stimulus applied equivalent to heat released from a temporary material
* no histological changes in dental pulp were observed - so no trauma
* strongly suggests an 11 degreeC rise would not affect the dental pulp
* duration also a factor - results show 3 min exposure still produced no detrimental effect on the pulp
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temporary materials
colour stability
* protemp showed least amount of colour change
* then trim
* then jet
* both trim and jet changed in appearance a significant amount more than protemp
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temporary materials
temporature rise
* thermal stimulus generated by polymerisation of temp materials varies from 3.5 degrees C to 10.5
* the temp changes are ALL less than 11 degrees C - so they should all be safe
* be aware of exposure time as also affects potential for thermal trauma to pulp
* refer back to baldassaria study
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temporary materials
polymerisation shrinkage
* important for assessing a temporary materials accuracy of fit
* the lower the shrinkage the better
* protemp and integrity shows shrinkage of 2.5% and 3%
* trim and jet is 4% and 5%
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temporary materials
compressive strength
* protemp 3 has greatest compressive strength
* protemp G similar to trim etcbut significantly weaker than protemp 3
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temporary materials
abrasion resistence
* compared to amalgam TMs are much more likely to be abraided
* protemp G abrades 10 x more readily than amalgam
* trim 17 x more readily
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temporary materials
surface roughness
* appearance of material influenced by surface roughness
* protemp 3 G has 0.3 units of roughness
* integrity has 0.6 so twice the roughness
* jet is about 6 times rougher than protemp
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what are wrought alloys and their uses
* alloy which can be manipulated/shaped by cold working
* eg drawn into wire
* uses: wires for orthodontics and partial denture clasps
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steel constituents
* 98% iron
* <2% carbon = steel - if over 2% not regarded as steel but as cast/pig iron
* chromium 0.5-1% to improve tarnish resistance
* magnese: sulphur scavenger
* many others: nickel, cobalt, silicon etc
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steel uses and carbon %
* cutting instruments >0.8% carbon
* forceps <0.8% carbon
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iron structure
* allotropic: meaning in a solid state it can exist in 2 crystalline forms (two phases) depending on temperature
* <900C or >1400C it has body centred cubic (BCC) lattic structure
* in between 900 and 1400C it forms a face centred cubic (FCC) lattice structure
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Fe-C phase diagram
* austenite: interstitial solid solution, face centred cubic, exists at high temp ie >720
* ferrite: very dilute solid solution, exists at low temp
* cementite: axists at low temp (Fe3C)
* pearlite: eutectoid mixture of ferrite and cementite
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what is solid solution and types of solid solution
* two metals that form a common lattic structure and are soluble in one another
* substitutional solid solution - random or ordered
* interstitial solid solution - two atoms are markedly different in size
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Fe-C phase diagram
on cooling rapidly grain structure is
* austenite
* quenching should therefore give us austenite - but in practice we get martensite
* martensite behaves quire differently
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martensite behaviour
* has a distorted lattice structure
* a result of carbon unable to diffuse within iron atoms of each grain
* forms a hard and brittle material
* formed by fast cooling of austenite (Fe-C)
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describe tempering martensite
* heating (450C) followed by quenching
* will determine the proportion of ferrite and cementite produced
* ferrite is soft and ductile
* cementite is hard and brittle
* not used in dentistry
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stainless steel four main components and features
* iron, carbon, chromiun, nickel
* steel on regarded stainless in >12% chromum
* chromium lowers austenite to martensite temp and converstion rate and decreases % carbon at which eutectoid formed
* good corrosion resistence due to chromium oxide layer - forms on surface but can be attacked by chlorides
* nickel lowers austenite to martensite transition temp and also improves fracture strength and corrosion reistence
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stainless steel types
* martensitic
* austenitic
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martensitic stainless steel and use
* has round 12-13% chromium and little carbon
* can be heat hardened by tempering process
* used to make dental instruments
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austenitic stainless steel and use
* either 18:8 or 12:12 ratio of cromium to nickel
* uses:
1. dental equiptment and instruments to be sterilised - corrosion resistence and withstands autoclave
2. wires eg orthodontics - readily cold worked and corrosion resistant
3. sheet form for denture bases
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18:8 stainless steel overview
* 18% chromium, 8% nickel, 0.1% carbon and 74% iron
* does not heat harden
* soft/malleable when cast
* work hardens rapidly so cannot be repetedly manipulated to form desired shape
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describe cold working
* work done on metal/allow at low temperature (below recrystallisation temp)
* ie bending, rolling, swaging
* causes slip - dislocations collect at grain boundaries
* hence stronger, harder material
* also called work or strain hardening
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18:8 stainless steel uses
* orthodontic appliances: springs and clasps
* partial dentures: clasp arms, wrought rests
* range of grades from soft to hard refered to as "spring temper"
* soft, half hard, hard spring temper
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alloys used as wires
* stainless steel (austenitic) 18:8
* cobalt chromium (dif composition to RPD) : 40% Co, 20% Cr, 15% Ni and Fe
* gold (similar to type IV) : 60% Au, 15% Ag and Cu
* various types of nickel-titanium
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define springiness
* ratio EL/YM
* anility of a material to undergo large deflections (such as to form an arc) without permanent deformation
* it returns to original shape after force fremoved
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wire property requirements
* high springiness (EL/YM)
* stiffness (YM) depends on required force for tooth movement
* high ductility - bending without fractures - allows wire to be manipulated to desired configuration
* easily joined without impairing properties - soldering or welding
* corrosion resistant
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describe stainless steel soldering
* can be soldered using gold or silver
* care to be taken as temp rise created is close to SS melting point - risk ss grains may recrystalise - decreasing mechanical properties
* quenching the alloy would avoid this
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describe weld wecay SS
* a risk when welding stainless steel
* occurs when SS temp is raised to between 500-900C
* can push the Cr and C atoms to the grain boundaries which would allows CrC to precipitate there
* if CrC forms at grain boundaries then SS becomes brittle - less chromium at central region of solid solution, more susceptible to corossion
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minimise risks of weld decay by
* using low-carbon (stainless?) steel - its expensive
* using stabilised SS - has small amounts ofTi and niobium and forms carbides preferentially which decreases CrC forming at grain boundaries
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describe stainless steel stress relief annealing
* needed for SS wires as undergone various processes
* ensures the configuration of metal ions in each of the alloy grains settle to an equilibrium
* temp of SS held at around 450C for 1/2mins
* crucial temp does not exceed this value - grain structure affected >650C and metal carbides forming at grain boundaries >500C
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how is stainless steel denture base made
* stainless steel sheet positioned between die and counter die
* these are then pressed together
* SWAGING occurs - sheet of alloy is swaged into denture base shape
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advantages of stainless steel denture base
* thin - less than 1/10 thickness of acrylic resin
* light
* fracture resistant
* corrosion resistant
* high polish ability
* conducts heat readily
* high impact strength
* high abrasion resistence
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disadvantages of stainless steel denture base
* possible dimensional inaccurace - contraction of die not matched by model expansion
* elastic recovery of steel - inaccuracy
* damage of die under hydraulic pressure
* loss of fine detail during many stages
* difficult to ensure uniform thickness
* uneven pressure on die and counter die = wrinkling of steel
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investment material uses
* for production of inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges
* ^^ that are made of an alloy
* materials are used by lab technicians
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investment materials
technique used involves/which requires
* involves casting molten alloy under pressure by centrifugal forces
* requires investment material of required shape (to contain molten alloy) that can withstand high temp and ensure alloys dimensions are sustained
* melting point of an alloy is determening factor as to which investment material most suitable
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investment materials stages overview
1. wax pattern of required prosthesis made
2. investment material placed around wax pattern an allowed to set - mould is e negative replica
3. wax then removed - burning or boiling water
4. molten alloy poured into mould cavity - done via sprue (hollow tubes) that allow the alloy to flow in
aka lost wax technique
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when alloy is cast
conditions
* pressure must be applied - to ensure no gaps or voids form within it
* investment material has to be strong enough to withstand forces generated
* gases are produced which is inevitable
* important gases allowed to escape - or alloy will have voids/be porous - gases captured by inv M
* also on cooling alloy CONTRACTS - wont be same shape as mould cavity
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investment materials
types
* dental stone or plaster - acrylic dentures
* gypsum bonded materials - gold casting alloys
* phosphate bonded materials - base metals/cast ceramics including CoCr
* silica bonded materials - base metal alloys
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investment materials
ideal properties
* expands - compensate for cooling shrinkage of alloys
* porous - allows escape of trapped gases on casting
* strong - withstand forces created during casting process
* room temp strength - when handled - often referred to as GREEN STRENGTH
* smooth surface - so alloys surface wont need much finishing work
* chemically stable
* easy removal from cast and easy to handle
* relatively inexpensive - as destroyed after use
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typical contractions from alloy melting point to room temp
* gold alloys: 1.4%
* Ni/Cr alloys: 2%
* Co/Cr alloys: 2.3%
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investment materials components
* they all have two components: binder and refractory
* binder determines what kind of IM it is: gypsum; phosphate or silica
* refractory component withstands high temp and also gives expansion: type of silica (quartz or cristobalite)
* binder forms coherent mass - to provide substance
* each binder has different setting reaction and material characteristics
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investment materials
different refractory component expansions
* quartz and cristobalite expand as their temp is increased
* quartz expands by 0.8%
* cristabolite exoasnds by 1.3%
* bear in mind alloys shrink by different amounts
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investment materials
desribe refractory component quartz expansion
* linear thermal expansion gradually rising until 570C
* then climbs more rapidly
* reaches 0.8% expansion
* below 570C exists in alpha quartz form - squashed crystalline lattice structure
* beyond 570C changes to beta quartz form - it explodes to maximum volume (not squashed)
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gypsum-bonded investment material
composition
* powder (mixed with water)
* silica 60-65% - refractory component
* calcium sulphate hemihydrate 30-35%
* reducing agent for oxides
* boric acid and sodium chloride - inhibit heat shrinkage and control setting time
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gypsum-bonded investment material
setting reaction
* gypsum products undergo reaction
* calcium sulphate hemihydrate + water = calcium sulphate di-hydrate
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gypsum-bonded investment material
dimensional changes
* silica undergoes thermal expansion and inversion expansion
* gypsum undergoes expansion during setting - hydroscopic expansion as well as contraction above 320C
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what is gypsum hydroscopic expansion
* setting expansion up to 5 X
* mechanism not fully understood
* considered to be due to water molecules being pulled into gaps between crystals (of hemi-hydrate) forcing them apart
* due to capillary forces
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factors increasing hydroscopic expansion
* lower powder/water ratio
* increased silica content
* higher water temperature
* longer immersion time
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investment materials
gypsum-bonded IM contraction
* occurs above 320C
* due to:
* water loss
* presence of sodium chloride and boric acid
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gypsum bonded investment materials properties
* 1.4% total expansion - sufficient for gold alloys
* smooth surface - due to fine particles
* easily manipulated
* setting time controlled
* sufficiently porous to uptake gases released by casting alloys
* adequate strength
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gypsum-bonded investment material
unwanted reaction
* when casting there is an unwanted reaction at about 700C
* if any wax residue or graphite in invest M - reaction between calcium sulphate and carbon
* releases *carbon monoxide* and releases *calsium sulphide* - calcium sulphide may react with calcium sulphate to produce *sulphur dioxide gas*
* ensure IM undergoes heat soaking - held at high temp for some time - to allow gases to gradually escape
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gypsum-bonded investment material
chemical stability
* below 1200C: satisfies requirements
* above 1200C: calcium sulphate reacts with silica to produce SULPHUR TRIOXIDE
* sulphur trioxide will produce voids in cast alloy and contributes to corrosion
* for alloys that melt above 1200C need different investment materials
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phosphate-bonded investment material
composition
* powder consists of: silica; magnesium oxide; ammonium phosphate
* liquid: water or colloidal silica
* colloidal sillica increases strength and gives 2% expansion (hydroscopic expansion) - will compensate for alloy shrinkage
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phosphate-bonded investment material
setting
* ammonium phosphate + magnesium oxide + water
* = magnesium ammonium phosphate
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heating phosphate-bonded investment material
* to around 1000 results in:
* at 330C water and ammonia released
* at higher temp complex reactions with silico-phosphates - increases strength
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phosphate bonded investment material
properties
* high strength "green strength"
* sufficiently porous
* chemically stable
* easy to use
* porous
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silica investment materials stages
1. prepare stock solution
2. add powder (quartz or cristabolites) - gelation
3. drying - tightly packed silica particles
not used in GDH so dont need to know in detail
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silica investment material dimensional changes
* contraction at early stages of heating - water and alcohol loss from gel
* substantial thermal and inversion expansion - lots of silica present
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silica investment material properties
* sufficiently strong
* NOT porous - needs vents
* complicated manipulation
* not used in GDH
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