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What is the primary reason for the initial use of metals in dental restorations?
What is the primary reason for the initial use of metals in dental restorations?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT true about ceramics?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT true about ceramics?
Which material is primarily used to enhance the translucency of ceramics?
Which material is primarily used to enhance the translucency of ceramics?
What process can lead to porosity in ceramic restorations?
What process can lead to porosity in ceramic restorations?
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Which of these elements is NOT typically used in the composition of dental ceramics?
Which of these elements is NOT typically used in the composition of dental ceramics?
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What is the main disadvantage of kaolin in ceramics?
What is the main disadvantage of kaolin in ceramics?
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Why are ceramics considered to have low thermal diffusivity?
Why are ceramics considered to have low thermal diffusivity?
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What are the primary components of dental porcelain?
What are the primary components of dental porcelain?
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Which of these properties makes ceramics challenging in dental applications?
Which of these properties makes ceramics challenging in dental applications?
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What role do opacifiers play in the composition of ceramics?
What role do opacifiers play in the composition of ceramics?
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Which component is mainly responsible for increasing the strength of the ceramic?
Which component is mainly responsible for increasing the strength of the ceramic?
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Which of the following applications is NOT commonly associated with ceramics?
Which of the following applications is NOT commonly associated with ceramics?
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What happens during the firing stage of ceramics manufacturing that contributes to shrinkage?
What happens during the firing stage of ceramics manufacturing that contributes to shrinkage?
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What is the primary purpose of binders in ceramic composition?
What is the primary purpose of binders in ceramic composition?
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What allows zirconia ceramics to be used in long-span bridges?
What allows zirconia ceramics to be used in long-span bridges?
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What is the purpose of sintering in dental ceramics?
What is the purpose of sintering in dental ceramics?
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Which of the following ceramics is categorized as ultra-low fusing?
Which of the following ceramics is categorized as ultra-low fusing?
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What phase transformation occurs in dental zirconia when exposed to moisture?
What phase transformation occurs in dental zirconia when exposed to moisture?
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Which of the following ceramics has the highest flexural strength?
Which of the following ceramics has the highest flexural strength?
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What is the primary mechanism that allows transformation toughening in zirconia?
What is the primary mechanism that allows transformation toughening in zirconia?
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Why is dental zirconia considered non-etchable?
Why is dental zirconia considered non-etchable?
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Which property is enhanced by adding leucite to dental ceramics?
Which property is enhanced by adding leucite to dental ceramics?
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What is the role of the glassy phase in etching dental ceramics?
What is the role of the glassy phase in etching dental ceramics?
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What is one key disadvantage of using polycrystalline ceramics?
What is one key disadvantage of using polycrystalline ceramics?
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Which cycle can increase thermal expansion coefficient in ceramics?
Which cycle can increase thermal expansion coefficient in ceramics?
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What material can be used with resin cement for optimal strength against etchable ceramics?
What material can be used with resin cement for optimal strength against etchable ceramics?
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Which method adds compressive stress to the surface of ceramics?
Which method adds compressive stress to the surface of ceramics?
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Which type of ceramic is preferred for anterior crowns due to its translucency?
Which type of ceramic is preferred for anterior crowns due to its translucency?
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What is a common use for ultra-low fusing ceramics?
What is a common use for ultra-low fusing ceramics?
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Study Notes
All Ceramic Restorations
- Initial dental casting used lost wax technique, but wasn't sustainable due to error compounding and shrinkage/expansion
- Porosity can occur from repeated cooling during mold filling
- Air bubbles can be trapped in the investment material during pouring
- Metals provide strength but not aesthetics
- Porcelain was added to create PFM crowns
- Nickel alloys were initially used, but caused sensitivity, so Nickel-free alloys were developed
- Metals are not biocompatible and prone to corrosion, so ceramic/porcelain improvement was necessary
Composition of Ceramics
- Ceramics are inorganic compounds, primarily oxides, created by high-temperature firing
- Inorganic, non-metallic oxides are typically crystalline with highly ordered atomic arrangements
- Amorphous materials lack long-range order, with randomly arranged atoms
- Compounds form between metallic and non-metallic elements (e.g., alumina, calcia, silicon nitride)
- Metallic compounds mixed with non-metallic oxides create non-metallic properties
- This is important to avoid high thermal conductivity and corrosion in metallic properties
Dental Ceramics
- Primarily composed of non-metallic inorganic structures with oxygen, along with other metallic or semi-metallic elements.
- Many ceramics are comprised of silica and feldspar, along with minor amounts of crystalline materials containing, alumina, magnesia, and zirconia.
- Porcelain is essentially a ceramic.
- Excellent biocompatibility and chemically inert in oral cavity
- Excellent aesthetics, minimal porosity and less susceptible to staining
General Characteristics of Ceramics
- Strong but brittle materials
- High compressive strength, but low tensile and shear strength
- Low thermal diffusivity
- Co-efficient of thermal expansion close to natural teeth
- High surface hardness, good resistance to wear.
- Can be significantly more expensive to create.
Fabrication Techniques
- Stacking (powder/liquid condensation): A common fabrication technique for creating various layered dental ceramic restorations.
- Forming the restoration through stacking different layers (opaque, dentin, enamel)
Applications of Ceramics in Dentistry
- Crowns and bridges
- Veneers
- Inlays and onlays
- Dental implants
- Artificial dentures
- Orthodontic brackets
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This quiz explores the advancements in dental restorations, especially the evolution of ceramic materials and their compositions. Learn about the history of casting techniques, the benefits of porcelain fusions, and the properties of ceramics used in dentistry.
