| Term 
 
        | what is in dental gypsum? |  | Definition 
 
        | calcium sulfate dihydrate   *when heated, calcium sulfate hemihydrate* |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the types of dental gypsum? |  | Definition 
 
        | type I - impression plaster (rare!)   type II - model plaster (white)   type III - dental stone (yellow)***   type IV - high strength, high expansion stone |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the W/P ratio for these types of stone? |  | Definition 
 
        | type I - .45ml/100gm   type III - .30ml/100gm   type IV - .23ml/100gm |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the effect of increasing or decreasing the W/P ratio? |  | Definition 
 
        | increasing the W/P ratio makes the mix weak   decreasing the W/P ratio makes it hard to work with |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the ingredients in dental amalgam? |  | Definition 
 
        | alloy   silver: 40-70%   tin: 20-30%   copper: 10-30%   zinc: 0-2% |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the difference between traditional alloy and high-copper alloy? |  | Definition 
 
        | high copper alloy eliminates the gamma 2 stage (tin-mercury), reduces tendency of corrosion, less marginal fracture |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | how long does it take amalgam to come to full strength? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what makes high copper content alloys preferable and why? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the role of mercury? |  | Definition 
 
        | wets the silver alloy powder creating a "plastic mass" |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | why is it preferable to use pre-mixed amalgam capsules? |  | Definition 
 
        | safety reliabiltiy consistent mix ADA no longer recommends hand mixing of mercury |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what happens if amalgam isn't properly triturated? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the consistency of over-triturated amalgam? |  | Definition 
 
        | tends to crumble, won't condense, short working time |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the consistency of under triturated amalgam? |  | Definition 
 
        | mushy, grainy consistency, won't condense |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the manufacturer controls of amalgam? |  | Definition 
 
        | alloy contents, particle size, particle shape, alloy in pre-measured capsules |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the dentist controls of amalgam? |  | Definition 
 
        | following of instructions condensation of mix finish of restoration avoiding contamination |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the definition of a dental cement? |  | Definition 
 
        | substances that are placed in the mouth as a viscous liquid and set to a hard mass |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the properties of dental cements? |  | Definition 
 
        | strength solubility viscosity/film thickness biocompatibility retention esthetics |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | why do we use dental cements? |  | Definition 
 
        | pulpal protection, luting agents, restorations, surgical dressing |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | definition of temporary/provisional |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | definition of intermediate |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cements can be used for permanent luting? |  | Definition 
 
        | zinc phosphate, traditional glass ionomer |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement involves HEMA? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what cement involves BIS-GMA and UDMA? |  | Definition 
 
        | resin modified cement or composite resin |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement helps form secondary dentin? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement can be used for temporary cementation and restoration? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement is the oldest of cements? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement has an exothermic reaction? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement uses a glass slab to mix? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is primary film thickness? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which cement is used for final cementation of indirect restorations? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which (2) cements release fluoride? |  | Definition 
 
        | hybrid GI and traditional GI |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the coupling agent of resin cement? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the uses for bonding in dentistry? |  | Definition 
 
        | cosmetic, placement of bridges, ortho brackets, fixed retainers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the steps in the bonding process? |  | Definition 
 
        | tooth prep acid etch application of bonding agent *primer* adhesive depends on restoration... |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the difference in acid-etching enamel vs. dentin? |  | Definition 
 
        | when etching dentin, you etch for 10 seconds then rinse to remove the smear layer.    in enamel, its etched longer byecause of the lower water content and must be rinsed and dried thoroughly.   dentin should be etched for LESS time and should not be over-dried OR over moistened. |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the smear layer, where does it occur, and how is it removed? |  | Definition 
 
        | the smear layer is the layer of sludge procuded by enamel from use of the high speed hand piece.    occludes dentin tubules and you'll need to acid etch for 10 seconds and then rinse to remove the smear layer |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the differences between bonding to enamel and bonding to dentin? |  | Definition 
 
        | dentin bonding is not as effective as enamel bonding |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the definition of a bonding agent? |  | Definition 
 
        | low-viscosity resin that penetrates porosities and irregularities int he surface of the tooth or restoration created by acid-etching |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what additional steps are required when using resin cements? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1. bonding agents   2. prep of internal surfaces of the resto |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | low-viscosity, polymerization, resin 'tags' are created for mechanical bond or 'micromechanical retention' |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | applied over the primer, adhesive layer chemically bonds to primer layer beneath it |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | define composite resin restorative |  | Definition 
 
        | tooth colored materials used for direct restorations |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | mixture of two or more materials |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the uses of composite resin restoratives? |  | Definition 
 
        | anterior and posterior restorations.   class I through class VI   can be used as sealants, core build up, indirect restorations |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the composition of composite materials? |  | Definition 
 
        | resin matrix: BIS-GMA & UDMA   filler particles: silica, glass, quartz   coupling agent: silane |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | bisphenol A and glycidyl methacrylate |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | how is strength gained in composites? |  | Definition 
 
        | by packing the resin with the highest posibble load of filler particles such as quartz, glass and silica |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the different sizes of particles? |  | Definition 
 
        | macro (1-100), micro (.04) , nano (1-5)   volume is much greated in nano particles 80-85% |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are colloidal silica particles? |  | Definition 
 
        | amorphous, spherical particles    'microfillers' .02-.04 microns |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what metals are added for radiopacity? |  | Definition 
 
        | barium, lithium, strontium |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is the purpose of silane (the coupling agent)? |  | Definition 
 
        | silane allows the surface of the filler particle to adhere to the matrix thereby creating a stronger bond between the filler and the matrix |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | classifications of composites |  | Definition 
 
        | related to the size of particles & viscosity of resin |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | the higher the % of filler... |  | Definition 
 
        | the stronger the material !!!! |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | macro, .5-3 microns, 75-80% filler   strong and polishable   anterior and posterior |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | low viscosity   40-70% filler   .07 to 1 microns   DELIVERED BY SYRINGE! |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | examples of provisional restoratives: |  | Definition 
 
        | temporary crowns, temporary bridges |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | chemical reaction that occurs when monomers join together to form polymers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | how does polymerization begin? |  | Definition 
 
        | energy is required provided by chemical or light reaction |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the initiators and activators of chemically activated systems? |  | Definition 
 
        | initiators: benzoyl peroxide (base)   activator: tertiary amine (catalyst) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the initiators and activators in a light activated system? |  | Definition 
 
        | initiator: camphoroquinone   activator: light (470 nm wavelength)   accelerator: tertiary amine |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the initiators and activators in a dual cure system? |  | Definition 
 
        | same initiators and activators as light cure and chemical cure   light activation speeds the set, chemical reaction will complete polymerization process |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the uses for elastic impression materials? |  | Definition 
 
        | dentures partials implants crowns/bridge work |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the categories of elastic impression materials |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the two categories of hydrocolloids? |  | Definition 
 
        | irreversible and reversible |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what is an example of irreversible hydrocolloids? |  | Definition 
 
        | alginate (calcium sulfate dihydrate) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | name the different types of elastomers |  | Definition 
 
        | polysulfide silicone rubber polyether |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | which elastomer is slightly hydroPHILIC |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which silicone rubber is PVS? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which silicone is an alternative to polysulfide? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | some PVS materials have a secondary reaction of what? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which elastomer is stinky and tastes foul? |  | Definition 
 | 
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        | Term 
 
        | which is the most popular of the elastomers? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which elastomer is not a true 1:1 ratio of material? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which is the stiffest of the elastomers? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the advantages of polyether? |  | Definition 
 
        | very accurate   somewhat hydrophilic   dimensional stability is high   permanent deformation is low |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are th disadvantages of polyether? |  | Definition 
 
        | short working time/setting time   sensitive to temps and moisture   must not be immersed in water/disinfecting solutions |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | disadvantages of polysulfide? |  | Definition 
 
        | odor   taste   messy   can't clean out of fabric |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | condensation silicone by product? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | when must the condensation silicone be poured? |  | Definition 
 
        | within the first few minutes after removal from the mouth |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | which elastomer is commonly known as rubber base |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which is the least expensive elastomer? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which is the oldest of the elastomers? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | what kind of setting reaction does polysulfide have? |  | Definition 
 
        | condensation polymerization |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | by product of polysulfide? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | which elastomer needs a custom made tray? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | define compound in relation to inelastic impression material |  | Definition 
 
        | contains thermoplastic resin |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | impression inelastic material: |  | Definition 
 
        | used for complete denture impressions (not seldom used) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | which inelastic impression material was mainly used for edentulous arches? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | relaxed condition of mucuos tissues |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | disadvantages of impression wax |  | Definition 
 
        | lack accuracy and distort easily |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | derived from acrylic acid, formed when liquid monomer *MMA* is mixed with a powder of small polymer beads and forms *PIMMA* - a long chain polymer |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | describe the formation of long chain polymers from monomers |  | Definition 
 
        | c=c bonds are broken and monomers join to form polymers |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | explain the effect that cross-linking has on the physical properties of polymers |  | Definition 
 
        | resins without cross-linkages are brittle, more prone to breakage |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | stages of addition polymerization: |  | Definition 
 
        | initiation propagation termination |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | how do the stages of addition polymerization occur? |  | Definition 
 
        | free radical becomes reactive when the initiator (benzoyl peroxide) reacts with the activator (tertiary amine) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | difference between addition and condensation polymerization |  | Definition 
 
        | addition polymerization has 3 stages: initiation, propagation and termination   carbon atoms joined by a double bond   condensation polymerization - silicone impression materials, not widely used, produces by-products of water, hydrogen gas or alcohol |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | softer, weaker more porous than heat cured resins   leaves residual monomer causing irritation |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | hard, strong, less porous   less than 1% residual monomer   residual monomer leaches our more quickly |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | properties of acrylic resins |  | Definition 
 
        | polymerization shrinkage, dimensional change, strength, thermal conductivity, porosity |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | acrylic resin uses in dentistry |  | Definition 
 
        | denture bases, denture teeth, denture reline, denture repair, flipper partials, tissue conditioners, custom impression trays |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | chair side reline   lab reline   OTC reline |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | tissue conditioners   long term soft liners or short term soft liners |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | define dimensional change |  | Definition 
 
        | water sorption and thermal expansion   (polymerization is a source) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | as water is absorbed, the acrylic will increase slightly in size   expansion may help offset some of polymerization shrinkage |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | coefficient of thermal expansion |  | Definition 
 
        | measurement of change of volume or length in relationship to change in temperature |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | chemically cured acrylics use which technique? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | heat cured acrylics use which technique |  | Definition 
 
        | microwave processiong: injection moulding |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | long term - placed chairside or lab   short term - placed chair side (tissue conditioners) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | dentures that have become loose overtime   chairside reline lab reline |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | define provisional coverage |  | Definition 
 
        | if a permanent restorative material cannot be placed at the time of preparation, a temporary or provisional may be chosen |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | dental producers that may require provisional coverage |  | Definition 
 
        | crowns & bridges veneers endodontics implants vitality of the tooth is in question emergency care restoration of primary teeth |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | criteria for high quality provisional coverage |  | Definition 
 
        | maintaining position of prepared tooth to adjacenet teeth and opposing teeth   protection of exposed tooth surfaces and margins   protection of gingival tissues   providing function and esthetics |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | properties of provisional restorative materials |  | Definition 
 
        | strength hardness tissue compatibility esthetics handling |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | provisional materials include: |  | Definition 
 
        | metals - stainless steel or aluminum polycarbonate - versatile, tough plastic celluloid - clear plastic crown form acrylic composite cement |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | choice of provisional materials depends on: |  | Definition 
 
        | operator preference, area of the mouth, type of preparation |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | types of preformed crowns: |  | Definition 
 
        | stainless steel (most durable, used on childs primary teeth, economical)   aluminum - last for several weeks, used on posterior teeth   polycarbonate - used on anteriors and esthetic in color, rigid material, compatibile with acrylic resins   celluloid - clear plastic crown form, easily cut w/ scissors |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | matrix/template materials |  | Definition 
 
        | thermoplastic wax alginate (easy and less $$) silicone impression materials vacuum formed plastic |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | materials for customized provisional materials |  | Definition 
 
        | acrylic - methacrylates, used for years, good esthetics, low cost, easy, bad taste, bad odor, exothermic reaction   composite - low shrinkage, low heat release, good strength, biocompatibile, low wear, expensive, too brittle, self cure, light cure, dual cure |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | intraoral cement provisional |  | Definition 
 
        | 'inlay' cements such as IRM |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | importance of patient education |  | Definition 
 
        | diet, temperature changes, problems, home care |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | more mineral is leaving the tooth than is entering   occurs in the presence of acid |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | replacing minerals lost from the tooth surface   requires calcium, phosphorus and fluoride   fluorapatite is formed on tooth surface |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | various method of fluoride delivery |  | Definition 
 
        | water, fluoride drops, vitamins, tooth paste, rinses, foams, gel and varnish |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | consumption of excess fluoride during tooth formation   often from water, over use of ingested fluoride sources |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | difference between topical application of fluoride and systemic ingestion of fluoride |  | Definition 
 
        | systemic is through water and drops or vitamins   topical includes water, toothpaste, rinses, gels, varnishes or foams |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | home application fluoride vs in-office application |  | Definition 
 
        | home products: tooth paste, OTC rinse, non-Rx gel or rinse   in-office products: gel, foam, varnish |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | advantages of fluoride varnish |  | Definition 
 
        | sets quickly and lasts a couple of days |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | use of sealants in the prevention of caries |  | Definition 
 
        | reduces incidence of decay in pits and fissures of permanent teeth |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | BIS-GMA, UDMA, filled or unfilled particles   glass ionomer |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | hydrodynamic theory of tooth sensitivity |  | Definition 
 
        | pain caused by movement of pulpal fluid in open (unsealed) dentin tubules |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | causes for tooth sensitivity |  | Definition 
 
        | improper brushing dietary acid loss of tooth structure |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | materials for treating tooth sensitivity |  | Definition 
 
        | tooth paste gels varnishes inorganic salt solutions resin primer bonding agents |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | how do various tooth desensitizers work? |  | Definition 
 
        | closing the exposed dentinal tubules   some work directly on the pulp by soothing it |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | various uses for mouth guards |  | Definition 
 
        | prevent tooth damage or loss during contact injuries |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | hydrogen peroxide vs carbamide peroxide |  | Definition 
 
        | hydrogen peroxide is used in office while carbamide is used in OTC whitening or at home whitening |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | difference between vital and non-vital teeth |  | Definition 
 
        | non-vital tooth may be discolored as result of trauma or endodontic treatment |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | restorative considerations that must be taken into account before whitening: |  | Definition 
 
        | restorative materials won't whiten so those restored teeth will remain the same color |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | side effects of whitening procedures |  | Definition 
 
        | tooth sensitivity gingival irritation allergy unrealistic expectations |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | contraindications for whitening |  | Definition 
 
        | allergies to ingredients sensitive teeth tooth colored restorations on the anteriors unrealistic expectations |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | signs of mild or moderate fluorosis |  | Definition 
 
        | opaque white spots or bands |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | severe signs of fluorosis |  | Definition 
 
        | brown staining and mottled (speckled) enamel |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | methods of delivery for fluoride |  | Definition 
 
        | topical   systemic   in-office |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | in office = 1.23%   Rx home use = 1.1%   OTC = .05% |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | MFP usually used in tooth paste   prophy paste often contains 1.23% APF |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what can be given for suspected overdose of fluoride? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | purpose of pit and fissure sealants |  | Definition 
 
        | reduce incidence of decay in pits and fissures of teeth |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | indications of pit and fissure sealants |  | Definition 
 
        | deep fissures, patients at risk for caries, typically young children |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | composition resin, bis-gma, udma, unfilled or lightly filled, glass ionomer |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | similar to that of a composite, isolation of the tooth is necessary for resin sealants |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | effectiveness of sealants |  | Definition 
 
        | highly effective when properly placed and maintained |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | categories and components of desensitizing agents |  | Definition 
 
        | toothpastes - potassium nitrate (active ingredient)   inorganic salt and solutions - potassium nitrate, potassium oxalate, ferric oxalate   resin primers and bonding agents - immediate effects, some require acid etch, duration varies from days to a year |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | basic properties of metals used in dentistry |  | Definition 
 
        | chemical element that readily loses electrons to form a positive ion and forms metallic bonds with other metal atoms   high luster, density, ability to be deformed under stress |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | different types of casting alloys |  | Definition 
 
        | high noble: 60%   noble: 25%   base metal: < 25% |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | multiply % of pure gold by 10, fineness is the result |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | characteristics important for porcelain bonding alloy |  | Definition 
 
        | biocompability, hardness, ductility, malleability, yield strength, wear resistance |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | difference between casting alloy and wrought metal alloy |  | Definition 
 
        | casting alloy is used for partial frameworks   wrought metal frameworks used for orthodontic wire, prosthetic clasps, and endodontic files |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | molten metal becomes a solid |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | temp at which a metal becomes a liquid |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | fabricating a metal restoration by encasing a wax pattern in stone and then vaporizing the wax under high temps to leave an empty space that once occupied by wax   molten metal is then cast into the space and takes the shape of the pattern |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | mechanism for bonding porcelain to metal for PFM crowns |  | Definition 
 
        | low fusing porcelain is used first and is layered into metal substructure or "coping"   porcelain chemically fuses to the surface oxides as the two materials are heated together and a durable bond is formed |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | THINK OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS!   particles melting together at their borders and fusing together, results in shrinkage by 25-40% |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | types of alloys for PFM crowns |  | Definition 
 
        | feldspar (gold, platinum, paldium), indium, iron, tin, gallium |  | 
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        | failures that occur with PFM crowns |  | Definition 
 
        | cracks from occlusal loading bond at metal oxide layer might be inadequate coefficient of thermal expansion of porcelain and metal need to be compatible    (porcelain should have less thermal expansion than metal) |  | 
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        | methods of fabrication for all-ceramic restos |  | Definition 
 
        | slip casting   heat pressing   sintering   computer assisting machining (CAM) |  | 
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        | indications of porcelain veneers |  | Definition 
 
        | color of teeth, cover defects, close diastemas, reshape crooked teeth |  | 
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        | amount of intensity of the color present |  | 
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        | amount of lightness or darkness of the color |  | 
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        | steps in proper shade taking |  | Definition 
 
        | ensure match to patients dentition, view shade characteristics, knowledge of proper lighting and shade-taking techniques |  | 
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        | ranks materials by their hardness relative to abrasion |  | 
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        | factors that affect the rate and efficiency of abrasion |  | Definition 
 
        | size, irregularity, hardness of particles, number of particles that contact the surface and speed and pressure of abrasive |  | 
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        | materials used in abrasion |  | Definition 
 
        | diamond, carbide finishing burs, silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, pumice, rouge, tin oxide, calcium carbonate |  | 
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        | delivery designs of abrasives |  | Definition 
 
        | paste: prophy paste/tooth paste   loose powder   bonded   coated |  | 
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        | amorphous silicon dioxide, increases strength, 55-60% total mix (ALGINATE) |  | 
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        | ability of a material to resist tearing or distortion upon removal from the mouth |  | 
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        | pushes molars together during chewing |  | 
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        | biting force used to stretch material |  | 
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        | ability to maintain its position without displacement under stress |  | 
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        | composite resin that have been modified with polyacid, sets in two phases |  | 
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        | material should not form bubbles or voids |  | 
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        | material must record the finest details and transfer them accurately to the die material |  | 
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        | set impression must be sufficiently elastic to return to its original dimension, without distortion, upon removal from the mouth |  | 
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        | ability of heat to move through a material |  | 
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        | recession at cervical edge |  | 
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        | materials composed of inorganic metal oxide compounds, including porcelain and similar ceramic materials that require baking at high temperatures |  | 
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        | porcelain metal restoration |  | Definition 
 
        | restoration that has metal core over which porcelain is fused at high temperature |  | 
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        | ceramic resto with no metal core |  | 
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        | process where ceramic powder is mixed with a water based liquid to form a mass or slip |  | 
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        | pressing ceramic material into a mold at a high temp and pressure |  | 
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        | thin layer of ceramic or composite resin material that is bonded to the fronts of teeth to improve their appearance |  | 
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        | brighness or a color or its darkness/lightness |  | 
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        | diamond - 10, enamel - 5, dentin - 4, cementum 2-3 |  | 
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        | minerals that make up 60% of earths crust |  | 
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        | soft white clay; ingredient of porcelain |  | 
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        | metal substrate under PFM that covers tooth |  | 
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        | compressive and tensile strength combined |  | 
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        | classification of gold alloy |  | Definition 
 
        | I - softest   II - medium hardness; inlays and crowns   III - hard; inlays, crowns & bridges   IV - extra hard; partial denture framework |  | 
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