16 Questions
Which material was used by the Etruscans for dental bridges around 500 B.C.?
Gold foil
What material appeared as a root canal filling in the 1800s?
Gutta percha
What material was used as denture bases in the late 1880s?
Vulcanite
Who introduced the first dental amalgam?
G.V. Black
In which century did porcelain start to be used to make denture teeth?
19th century
What materials were introduced at the end of the 19th century?
Zinc phosphate and silicate cements
Which material was introduced in the 1980s according to the history of dental materials?
Dentine adhesive
What is the primary purpose of a biomaterial in dentistry?
To repair or replace a tissue function of the body
What does the science of dental materials encompass?
The development, characterization, use, and evaluation of materials
Which class of materials is NOT mentioned as part of the Basics of Dental Biomaterials?
Chemical properties
What is the average biting force with natural teeth?
755 N
Which property is NOT a characteristic of ideal dental materials according to the text?
Cost-effectiveness
Which type of dental restorative material is based on the chemical composition of materials?
Ceramics
What is the main focus of Applied Dental Materials according to the text?
Model and die materials
What are masticatory forces primarily associated with in the oral environment?
Biting, chewing, and grinding
What is the main purpose of a dental implant according to the text?
To restore teeth
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