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What should be considered when selecting a filling material for a dental restoration?
What should be considered when selecting a filling material for a dental restoration?
What is an important requirement for a filling material that will be subjected to high stress?
What is an important requirement for a filling material that will be subjected to high stress?
Why is it important for dental practitioners to keep up to date with developments in materials?
Why is it important for dental practitioners to keep up to date with developments in materials?
Which factor may influence a dentist's final choice of material brand?
Which factor may influence a dentist's final choice of material brand?
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What is the primary objective of restorative dentistry?
What is the primary objective of restorative dentistry?
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What materials are commonly used for constructing the framework of a removable partial denture?
What materials are commonly used for constructing the framework of a removable partial denture?
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What are the primary components of a complete denture?
What are the primary components of a complete denture?
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Which type of teeth are known to be more brittle yet more resistant to wear in removable partial dentures?
Which type of teeth are known to be more brittle yet more resistant to wear in removable partial dentures?
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What is a significant factor that influences the selection of dental materials?
What is a significant factor that influences the selection of dental materials?
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What material is typically used for constructing dental implants?
What material is typically used for constructing dental implants?
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Which factor is NOT considered a variable in the oral environment?
Which factor is NOT considered a variable in the oral environment?
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What are acrylic resins used for in relation to dentures?
What are acrylic resins used for in relation to dentures?
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What is the normal temperature range of the oral cavity?
What is the normal temperature range of the oral cavity?
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How can masticatory forces impact dental materials?
How can masticatory forces impact dental materials?
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What pH range is typically observed in the oral cavity?
What pH range is typically observed in the oral cavity?
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What should be the first step in the logical sequence for material selection in dentistry?
What should be the first step in the logical sequence for material selection in dentistry?
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Which statement correctly describes masticatory forces?
Which statement correctly describes masticatory forces?
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What can be the consequence of incorrect material selection?
What can be the consequence of incorrect material selection?
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Which characteristic ensures a material remains stable over time without deterioration?
Which characteristic ensures a material remains stable over time without deterioration?
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What is a primary reason for choosing resin composite materials for anterior teeth restorations?
What is a primary reason for choosing resin composite materials for anterior teeth restorations?
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Which of the following does not describe an ideal characteristic of dental materials?
Which of the following does not describe an ideal characteristic of dental materials?
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What type of dental restoration materials are used directly within the mouth?
What type of dental restoration materials are used directly within the mouth?
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Why are metallic restorations often preferred for posterior teeth?
Why are metallic restorations often preferred for posterior teeth?
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Which characteristic allows dental materials to adhere effectively to tooth structure?
Which characteristic allows dental materials to adhere effectively to tooth structure?
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What is the primary function of liners in direct restorative materials?
What is the primary function of liners in direct restorative materials?
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Which dental material is most often used for posterior restorations due to its mechanical properties?
Which dental material is most often used for posterior restorations due to its mechanical properties?
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What is a primary reason amalgam restorations require mechanical retention?
What is a primary reason amalgam restorations require mechanical retention?
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Which property makes gold an ideal material for dental restorations?
Which property makes gold an ideal material for dental restorations?
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What is an indirect restoration?
What is an indirect restoration?
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In what situation would an onlay be used?
In what situation would an onlay be used?
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What characterizes a cast metallic crown?
What characterizes a cast metallic crown?
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What type of crown combines esthetics with strength?
What type of crown combines esthetics with strength?
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What is the purpose of a bridge in dentistry?
What is the purpose of a bridge in dentistry?
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Which alloys are commonly used for fixed partial dentures?
Which alloys are commonly used for fixed partial dentures?
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Study Notes
Dental Materials 1 - Introduction
- Dental materials study composition, properties, and interaction with the oral environment
- Dentist's success depends on proper material selection and careful manipulation
- Dentists and technicians have a wider variety of materials available
Oral Environment
- Understanding oral cavity variables is crucial
- Key variables include temperature variations, pH variations, and masticatory forces
Temperature Variations
- Normal oral cavity temperature is 36-37°C
- Intake of hot or cold food/drinks increases temperature range to 0-75°C
pH Variations
- Oral cavity pH typically ranges from 4 to 8.5
- Intake of acidic or alkaline substances can cause pH to vary from 2.0 to 11.0
Variations in Masticatory Forces
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Restorations are subjected to heavy forces during mastication
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These forces can cause deformation and impact durability
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Force application varies from tooth to tooth, increasing from anterior to posterior
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Tooth | Average Force (N)
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Second molar | 80800
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First molar | 390
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Bicuspids | 288
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Cuspids | 208
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Incisors | 155
Selection of Dental Materials
- Material selection follows a logical sequence—problem analysis, requirements consideration, material/property analysis, material choice
- Evaluation of material success/failure is used to inform future choices
- Factors like visibility, cavity depth/type, and stress concentration are important
Requirements
- Filling material requirements can include appropriate color matching and ability to withstand moderate stress without fracturing
- Toothbrush or toothpaste abrasion may require high resistance in some cases
Available Materials
- Practitioners must stay updated on material developments and new products should be used carefully
- Material comparison is done at two levels (criteria and direct comparison)
Choice of Material
- Material properties are compared to requirements to narrow the choice
- Dentist preferences and issues of pricing, availability, and ease in handling play a vital role
What are Dental Materials?
- Dentistry aims to improve the quality of life for patients
- This goal is achieved by preventing dental disease, treating pain, improving mastication efficiency, speech, and appearance
- Restorative dentistry replaces lost or diseased tooth structures to restore function and appearance
Characteristics of Ideal Materials
- Biocompatibility (non-toxic, non-irritating, non-allergenic)
- Mechanical stability and durability (strong, resistant to fracture and wear)
- Resistance to corrosion and deterioration over time
- Dimensional stability
- Minimal thermal/electrical conductivity
- Aesthetic qualities (looks like natural oral tissue)
- Easy manipulation
- Adherence and sealing to tissue
- Tasteless and odorless
- Cleanability and repairability
- Cost-effective
General Classification of Materials
- Dental materials are broadly categorized into polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites
Restorative Dental Materials
- Direct restorative materials are used intraorally—direct application on the tooth
- Indirect restorative materials are used extraorally—made outside the mouth, then fitted into the mouth
Direct Restorative Materials
- Amalgam, bonding agents, resin-based composites, compomers, liners, bases, dental polymers
Resin Composite Materials
- Chosen for anterior restorations due to aesthetic resemblance
- Strength is secondary to aesthetic requirements as biting forces are less
Metallic Restorations
- Often preferred for posterior teeth due to greater strength needed to withstand high forces
- Silver amalgam and gold inlays are commonly used
- Amalgam is placed directly into the cavity, then carved to fit
Amalgam
- Cavity preparations are tapered to accommodate the material
- This design is necessary because an amalgam cannot directly bond to tooth tissues and needs mechanical support
Gold
- Gold alloys are ideal for prosthetics due to harmlessness, precision, and rigidity
- Mostly used in posterior restorations
Indirect Restoration
- Created outside the mouth on models of prepared teeth, then placed into the mouth
- Examples include crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, and complete/partial dentures
Inlays
- Prepared and cemented outside the mouth to the prepared tooth
Onlays
- Involves the occlusal and proximal surfaces and all the cusps
Gold Crowns
- Used for posterior teeth where strength is essential
Ceramic Crowns
- Combining strength with esthetics in various types
- Ceramic-fused-to-metal crowns combine aesthetics and fit/strength of metal crowns
Veneers
- Used to correct discoloration, malformations, or erosions in anterior teeth
- Made from resin composite or cemented ceramic
Bridge
- Replaces missing teeth and involves support structures for the artificial teeth (pontics) from adjacent teeth
- Gold or nickel-chromium alloys are used
Removable Partial Dentures
- Used when multiple teeth are missing
- Mounted on a metal framework, attached using clasps to abutment teeth
- Materials used include strong, corrosion-resistant metals (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
Acrylic Resin
- Used for dentures and tooth components, important for esthetics in removable dentures
- Porcelain teeth are more durable, but more brittle
Complete Dentures
- Used when all teeth in an arch are missing
- Teeth and base are made from acrylic resin with pink pigmentation for esthetics
Implants
- Used to replace tooth roots
- Implants are made from titanium and sometimes ceramic, and are connected to a crown
- Surface may be plasma-sprayed with titanium or coated with hydroxyapatite
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of dental materials, focusing on their composition, properties, and interactions within the oral environment. Understanding variables such as temperature, pH, and masticatory forces is essential for dentists to select and manipulate materials effectively. Test your knowledge on how these factors influence dental restoration durability.
