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Dental Assisting
Cements & Cavity Liners, Alginate Impressions
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
11/14/2007

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Term
zinc phosphate
Definition
can be used as a cement for crowns, orthodontic bands, inlays, and is considered a PERMANENT CEMENT, must be mixed on glass slab.
Term
polycarboxylate cement
Definition
AKA: Duralon. PERMANENT CEMENT. mixed differently than zinc phosphate; it's PRECISELY MEASURED and mixed quickly.
Term
MIXING - polycarboxylate cement/duralon
Definition
1. Mix powder and liquid quickly to a creamy consistency.
2. Mix on a disposable mixing pad for easy cleanup, there is no need to use a glass slab.
3. Measure both poder and liquid.
**Three slow drops from the bottle dispenser OR 1 full increment (large line to large lnie) on the syringe.dispenser.
Term
RMGI
Definition
resin modified glass ionomer cements. RelyX. PERMANENT CEMENT.
Term
Nogenol Cement
Definition
does NOT have eugenol. TEMPORARY CEMENT.
Term
Eugenol
Definition
oil of cloves
Term
Temp Bond Cement
Definition
equal portions. useful for cementing temp plastic crowns and bridges during the two week lab interval. it can also be used if perm crown needs to be cemented on temporarily.
Term
transfer zone
Definition
4-7
*instruments never pass over the face
Term
assistant's zone
Definition
2-4
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doctor zone
Definition
7-12
Term
acid-etch
Definition
cleans and roughens the enamel (it readies the tooth for the bonding agent)
Term
Copalite varnish
Definition
sealant for dentin before amalgam fillings.
*Copalite varnish is NEVER used w/ bonding or composite procidures.
Term
vitrebond
Definition
powder-liquid 2 component system. mixed quickly on a paper disposable mixing pad. Hardens on its own w/i minutes or can be light-cured to speed up the process.
Term
alginate
Definition
poured up immediately. water temp is a factor. hot: set faster. Cold: Set slower.
Term
sharps containers
Definition
Red. used for needles and scalpels.
*you can put bloody 2x2 gauze in the sharp container.
Term
mandrill
Definition
used for sandpaper discs.
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spoon excavator
Definition
used for deep decay
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bio-hazard
Definition
anything bloody, bodily fluid, etc. NO SHARPS!
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