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What is polymorphism in the context of dental biomaterials?
What is polymorphism in the context of dental biomaterials?
Which type of bond is characterized by theoretical strength being higher than actual strength?
Which type of bond is characterized by theoretical strength being higher than actual strength?
In dentistry, what does a 'denture base' primarily consist of?
In dentistry, what does a 'denture base' primarily consist of?
What does the fraction of space occupied by atoms in a unit cell represent?
What does the fraction of space occupied by atoms in a unit cell represent?
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What is the primary component of a denture base in dental applications?
What is the primary component of a denture base in dental applications?
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What material is commonly used for 'artificial teeth' in dental applications?
What material is commonly used for 'artificial teeth' in dental applications?
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Which type of bond is characterized by theoretical strength being higher than actual strength?
Which type of bond is characterized by theoretical strength being higher than actual strength?
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What does polymorphism refer to in the context of dental biomaterials?
What does polymorphism refer to in the context of dental biomaterials?
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What does the fraction of space occupied by atoms in a unit cell represent?
What does the fraction of space occupied by atoms in a unit cell represent?
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'Artificial teeth' in dental applications are commonly made of which material?
'Artificial teeth' in dental applications are commonly made of which material?
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Study Notes
Dental Biomaterials
- Polymorphism in dental biomaterials refers to the ability of a material to exist in multiple crystalline forms.
Bonding in Dental Materials
- Theoretical strength of a bond can be higher than its actual strength due to the presence of defects, which characterizes a brittle bond.
Denture Bases
- A denture base primarily consists of a resin, such as acrylic or polyamide.
Crystal Structures
- The fraction of space occupied by atoms in a unit cell represents the packing density or atomic packing factor (APF).
Dental Applications
- The primary component of a denture base in dental applications is a resin, such as acrylic or polyamide.
- Artificial teeth in dental applications are commonly made of porcelain.
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Test your knowledge of dental biomaterials with a quiz on types of bonds and polymorphism. Learn about primary and secondary bonds, theoretical vs. actual strength, and the concept of polymorphism.
