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Biochemistry
8th Grade
03/08/2014

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Term
adhesion
Definition
the chemical attraction between two unlikely materials
Term
cohesion
Definition
chemical attraction between 2 likely materials
Term
creep
Definition
slow dimensional change caused by compression
Term
ductility
Definition
ability to undergo change of form without breaking
ex twist tie
Term
elasticity?
Definition
materials ability to recover initial shape after undergoing a force
Term
imbibition
Definition
absorption of solvent by a gel
Term
malleability
Definition
materials capacity to be shaped by force or pressure
ex playdoh
Term
porportional limit
Definition
force at which a material cannot return to its original shape
Term
Syneresis
Definition
contraction of a gel due to loss of a solvent
Term
tensile strength
Definition
force needed to stretch a material to the point of fracture
Term
What is amalgam an alloy of?
Definition
mercury with silver, copper, tin, and zinc
Term
Why is copper added to amalgams?
Definition
to reduce corrosion
Term
What does etching do?
Definition
causes roughness which makes a bigger surface area for a better bond
Term
What is etchant made of?
Definition
37% phosphoric acid
Term
What are bonding failures commonly caused by?
Definition
saliva contamination
Term
What is a composite?
Definition
esthetic restoration material composed of a bonding agent and tooth colored filler particles
Term
What are the filler particles in composites?
Definition
silicates, quartz, glass
Term
What is added to composites to make it radiopaque?
Definition
strontium or barium
Term
If the pulp is exposed do you use a liner or base?
Definition
liner
Term
Is light cured unmixed or mixed? Is self cured mixed or unmixed?
Definition
light cured= unmixed, self cured=mixed
Term
What do liners do?
Definition
seal dentin, medicate the pulp What
Term
What are three types of liners?
Definition
1.calcium hydroxide
2.zinc-oxide
3.resin-modified glass ionomer
Term
Which type of liner stimulates repairitive dentin formation?
Definition
calcium hydroxide
Term
Which type of liner should not be used for composites?
Definition
zinc oxide-eugenol
Term
What are bases used for?
Definition
used to provide thermal insulation or mechanical protection for the pulp
Term
What are dental bases made of?
Definition
all dental cements
Term
What are dental cements used for?
Definition
to affix a restoration or tooth structure, or as a base
Term
What is zinc phosphate cement?
Definition
exothermic reaction, mix on cool glass slab
Term
What is resin cement used on?
Definition
esthetic restorations like porcelin
Term
Which type of cement is used for temporary crowns?
Definition
zinc-oxide/eugenol
Term
What are the 2 types of impression materials?
Definition
-rigid
-flexible
Term
Which type of rigid impression material is used for final dentures?
Definition
zinc oxide, eugenol
Term
Which type of impression material is reversible?
Definition
agar
Term
What is a type of irreversible flexible impression material?
Definition
alginate
Term
What are some gypsum products?
Definition
stone and plaster
Term
Which is superior: stone or plaster?
Definition
stone is alpha, plaster is beta
Term
Which type of gypsum is used for orthodontic models?
Definition
plaster(easy to polish)
Term
Which type of gypsum is used for study models?
Definition
stone, more accurate
Term
Which type of gypsum product is used for crown and bridge or die?
Definition
improved stone or die stone
Term
What are casting alloys used for?
Definition
to fabricate inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges
Term
What kind of metals do precious alloys contain? Nonprecious?
Definition
precious-noble metals
nonprecious-base metals
Term
What may casing alloys be polished with intraorally? Extraorally?
Definition
intra- tin oxide
extra- rouge
Term
What are implants made of?
Definition
titanium
Term
What is the leading cause of implant failure?
Definition
mobility, unability of the bone to regrow/fuse around it
Term
What are some contra-indications to implants?
Definition
-inadequate bone
-uncontrolled perio
-smoking
-infection
Term
May a electric toothbrush be used on an implant?
Definition
yes
Term
Can the air polisher be used on implants?
Definition
yes
Term
Can regular instruments be used on implants?
Definition
no metal ones except titanium, titanium alloy, or graphite
Term
What is the active ingredient in tartar control tooth paste?
Definition
pyrophosphate
Term
What is an active ingredient in gum care toothpaste?
Definition
triclosan(antimicrobial)
Term
What are the top 3 active ingredients in sensitivity toothpaste?
Definition
-potassium nitrate
-strontium chloride
-sodium citrate
Term
What are some active home whitening ingredients?
Definition
hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide
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