NEET MDS Lessons
Dental Materials
Bonding Agents
Applications-composites, resin-modified gIass ionomers, ceramic bonded to enamel restorations, veneers, orthodontic brackets, and desensitizing dentin by covering exposed tubules (Maryland bridges, composite and ceramic repair systems, amalgams and amalgam repair, and pinned amalgams)
Definitions;-
Smear layer - Layer of compacted debris on enamel and/or dentin from the cavity preparation process that is weakly held to the surface (6 to 7 MPa) , and that limits bonding agent strength if not removed
Etching (or, conditioning)- smear layer removal and production of microspaces for micromechanical bonding by dissolving –minor amounts of surface hydroxyapatite crystals
Priming..- micromechanical (and chemical) bonding to the microspaces created by conditioning step.
Conditioning/priming agent-agent that accomplishes both actions
Bonding- formation of resin layer that connect the primed surface to the overlying restoration (e.g., composite) .. –
Enamel bonding System-for bonding to enamel (although dentin bonding may be a Second step)
Dentin bonding system for bonding to dentin (although enamel bonding may have been a first step)
• First-generation dentin bonding system for bonding to smear layer
• New-generation dentin bonding system- for removing smear layer and etching intertubular dentin to allow primer and/or bonding agent to diffuse into spaces between collagen and form hybrid zone
Enamel and dentin bonding system-for bonding to enamel and dentin surfaces with the same procedures
Amalgam bonding system for bonding to enamel, dentin, and amalgam, dentin and amalgam during an amalgam placement procedure or for amalgam repair
Universal bonding system-for bonding to enamel, dentin, amalgam, porcelain , or any other substrate intraorally that may be necessary for a restorative procedure using the same set of procedures and materials
Types
Enamel bonding systems
Dentin bonding systems
Amalgam bonding systems
Universal bonding systems
Structure
o Components of bonding systems
o Conditioning agent-mineral or organic acid
Enamel only 37% phosphoric acid
Dentin only or enamel and .dentin---37% phosphoric acid, citric acid, maleic acid, or nitric acid
o Priming agent
Hydrophobic-solvent-soluble, light cured monomer system
Hydrophilic-water-soluble, light-cured monomer system
Bonding agent
BIS-GMA-type monomer system
UDMA-type monomer system
Reaction
Bonding occurs primarily by intimate micromechanical retention with the relief created by the conditioning step
Chemical bonding is possible but is not recognized as contributing significantly to the overall bond strength
Manipulation-follow manufacturer's directions
Properties
Physical-thermal expansion and contraction may create fatigue stresses that debond the interface and permit micro leakage
Chemical-water absorption into the bonding agent may chemically alter the bonding
Mechanical-mechanical stresses may produce fatigue that debonds the interface and permits microleakage
Enamel bonding-adhesion occurs by macrotags (between enamel prisms) and microtags (into enamel prisms) to produce micromechanical retention
Dentin bonding-adhesion occurs by penetration of smear layer and formation of microtags into intertubular dentin to produce a hybrid zone (interpenetration zone or diffusion zone) that microscopically intertwines collagen bundles and bonding agent polymer
Biologic
Conditioning agents may be locally irritating if they come into contact with soft tissue
Priming agents (uncured), particularly those based on HEMA, may be skin sensitizers after several contacts with dental personnel
Protect skin on hands and face from inadvertent contact with unset materials and/ or their vapors
HEMA and other priming monomers may penetrate through rubber gloves in relatively short times (60 to 90 seconds)
SELECTION OF SPRUE
1 . DIAMETER :
It should be approximately the same size of the thickest portion of the wax pattern .
Too small sprue diameter suck back porosity results .
2 . SPRUE FORMER ATTACHMENT :
Sprue should be attached to the thickest portion of the wax pattern .
It should be Flared for high density alloys & Restricted for low density alloys .
3 . SPRUE FORMER POSITION
Based on the
1. Individual judgement .
2. Shape & form of the wax pattern .
Patterns may be sprued directly or indirectly .
Indirect method is commonly used
Denture Cleansers
Use - for removal of soft debris by light brushing and then rinsing of denture; hard deposits require professional repolishing
a. Alkaline perborates-do not remove bad stains; may harm liners .
b. Alkaline peroxides-harmful to denture liners
c. Alkaline hypochlorites-may cause bleaching, corrode base-metal alloys, and leave residual taste on appliance
d. Dilute acids-may corrode base-metal alloys
e. Abrasive powders and creams-can abrade denture surfaces
Denture cleaning Method
a. Full dentures without soft liners-immerse denture in solution of one part 5% sodium hypochlorite in three parts of water
b. Full or partial dentures without soft-liners immerse denture in solution of 1 teaspoon of hypochlorite with 2 teaspoons of glassy phosphate in a half of a glass of water
c. Lined dentures -- clean any soft liner with a cotton swab and cold water while cleaning the denture with a soft brush
Properties
1. Chemical-can swell plastic surfaces or corrode metal frameworks
2. Mechanical-can scratch the surfaces of denture bases or denture teeth
Manipulation
Selection
o Microfilled composites or hybrids for anterior class III, IV, V
o Hybrids or midifills for posterior class I, II, III, V
Conditioning of enamel and / or dentin
Do not apply fluorides before etching.-->Acid-etch --> Rinse for 20 seconds with water --> Air-dry etched area for 20 seconds but do not desiccate or dehydrate --> Apply bonding agent and polymerize
Mixing (if required)--> mix two pastes for 20 to 30 seconds
o Self-cured composite-working time is 60 to 120 seconds after mixing
o Light-cured composite-working time is unlimited (used for most anterior and some posterior composite restorations)
o Dual-cured composite-working time is > 10 minutes
o Two-stage cured composite-working time is >5 minutes
Placement
use plastic instrument or syringe --> Light curing --> Cure incrementally in <2 mm thick layers. Use matrix strip where possible to produce smooth surface and contour composite .Postcure to improve hardness
Structure of gypsum products
Components
a. Powder (calcium sulfate hemihydrate = CaSO4½H2O)
b. Water (for reaction with powder and dispersing powder)