Name examples of ZO based cements
Coltosol
Cavit
Name examples of ZOE based cements
Kalzinol
IRM
Name advantages of CAVIT/COLTOSOL ZO cements (3)
Radiopaque
Packable
Self cure
Name a disadvantage of CAVIT/COLTOSOL cements
Not suitable for shallow rests need 3-5mm thickness
List uses of IRM/KALZINOL ZOE cements
Base
Temp resto
Temp luting cement
Endo sealer
Name advantages of IRM/KALZINOL ZOE
Name disadvantages of IRM/KALZINOL ZOE (2)
Setting time of ZOE cements
7-9mins
Constituents of amalgam
Silver
Tin
Copper
Mercury
(sometimes Zinc)
What is amalgam classified by?
Particle shape and composition
List the 2 types of particle shape
Lathe cut
Spherical
Preferred particle shape of Amalgam (4)
Spherical
- Less mercury to bind materials
- Tighter packed particles
- Increased strength
- Fluid mix easier to condense
What are the 2 types of amalgam particle composition?
Conventional
High copper non Y2
Difference between conventional + high copper non y2
Y2 phase eliminated by adding copper
Advantage of high copper non y2 over conventional
Superior in:
- Corrosion resistance
- Creep
- Strength
- Durability
- Marginal integrity
How long does amalgam take to set?
24hrs
Advantages of Amalgam (4)
Disadvantages of Amalgam (9)
What are the constituents of composite (4)
Advantages of composite (4)
Disadvantages of composite (5)
Name brand names of GI (3)
FUJI
Chemfill
RIVA
Name functions of GI (3)
What does the particle size of GI dictate?
Particle size dictates its usage
Luting + liner materials have smaller particle size