18 Questions
What is the main advantage of flowable composites?
Increased adaptability
Which type of resin matrix is utilized in silorane resin composites?
Silorane resin matrix
What is the purpose of using a liner/base of flowable composites under other composites?
To provide an elastic layer to absorb shrinkage stresses
Which technique of polymerization is associated with using light to cure the composite material?
Light cure composite
What distinguishes bulk-fill composites from incrementally packed composites?
Bulk-fill composites are filled in one go, while incrementally packed composites are built up incrementally
Which resin composite type has superior wettability and adaptation compared to conventional methacrylate resins?
Silorane resin composite
Which type of composites is characterized by having small filler size but low mechanical properties due to high resin content?
Microfilled composites
What is a key advantage of packable composites?
Good fracture resistance from large particle size
What distinguishes packable composites from flowable composites?
High filler loading and large particle size
What is the main drawback of packable composites according to the text?
Poor adaptation to cavity walls
Which type of composites have a filler size below the wavelength range of visible light?
Nanofilled composites
What advantage do hybrid composites offer over microfilled composites?
Improved esthetics combined with satisfactory mechanical properties
What type of filler loading enhances the mechanical properties of a composite?
Increased filler loading with very small particles
Why is it difficult to load a composite with a large amount of small filler?
It increases the surface area causing a marked increase in viscosity
What is the function of a coupling agent in a composite material?
Bind the filler particles to the organic resin matrix
What is the role of the organo-silane used as a coupling agent?
Bind the filler particles and copolymerize with the matrix monomers
What type of composites are non-polishable due to their composition?
Macrofilled composites
Which classification of resin composites includes nanofilled composites?
Nanofilled composites
This quiz covers the use of flowable composites in dentistry, focusing on their advantages, indications, and types based on resin matrix. Learn about their application in cervical lesions and as a liner/base under composites.
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