Impression Materials in Dentistry

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What is the primary purpose of impression materials in dentistry?

  • To enhance the aesthetic appearance of dental procedures
  • To create a negative replica of oral structures (correct)
  • To serve as a temporary filling material
  • To provide medication during dental treatments

Who is the Assistant Professor of Dental Biomaterials at the College of Dentistry?

  • Dr. Dawlat Mostafa Ahmed (correct)
  • Dr. Samia Khaled
  • Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed
  • Dr. Ahmed Al-Mansouri

Which role does Dr. Dawlat Mostafa Ahmed also hold in the College of Dentistry?

  • Vice Dean of Educational Affairs (correct)
  • Head of Research Development
  • Dean of Student Affairs
  • Director of Clinical Studies

What institution does Dr. Dawlat Mostafa Ahmed work at?

<p>El Alamein - AASTMT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be a significant outcome in understanding impression materials for dental practice?

<p>Understanding their role in creating accurate dental impressions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes elastic impression materials from non-elastic impression materials?

<p>Elastic impression materials can return to their original shape after deformation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of impression material?

<p>Silicate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property would be most important for an impression material used in a flexible area?

<p>Elasticity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would a non-elastic impression material be preferred?

<p>For complete dentures and stable regions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a characteristic feature of elastic impression materials?

<p>They can capture details even in complex anatomical areas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tray is typically used for primary impressions?

<p>Stock Trays (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily produced from a secondary impression?

<p>Master Cast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase follows the primary impression in the impression process?

<p>Final Impression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression type is associated with the fabrication of restorations?

<p>Master Cast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes primary impressions from final impressions?

<p>Final impressions provide detailed results for accurate casts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is the purpose of impression materials in dentistry?

Impression materials are used to create a negative replica of the teeth and surrounding tissues.

What is the purpose of impression materials?

Impression materials are used to capture the shape and details of teeth and surrounding tissues.

What is the primary use of impression materials in dentistry?

Impression materials are used to create a mold of the teeth and surrounding tissues before creating a restoration.

How do impression materials aid in accurate restoration placement?

Impression materials allow for a precise replica of the teeth and surrounding tissues, enabling accurate restoration placement.

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Why are impression materials essential for restorations?

Impression materials are crucial for creating restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, as they ensure the restorations fit perfectly and function properly.

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Elastic impression materials

Impression materials that can be deformed and then return to their original shape.

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Non-elastic impression materials

Impression materials that are rigid and do not return to their original shape.

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Purpose of Impression Materials

Used to capture the shape and details of teeth and surrounding tissues, allowing for accurate replicas of dental structures.

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Flowability of impression materials

Allows the impression material to flow easily into the mouth and capture fine details of the teeth and surrounding tissues.

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Dimensional Stability

The ability of a material to maintain its shape and details over time.

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Primary Impression

The first impression taken, used to create a custom tray for the final impression.

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Final Impression

The final impression that captures the precise details of the teeth and surrounding tissues.

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Custom Tray

A custom-made tray created specifically for the patient's mouth, ensuring accurate and comfortable final impressions.

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Special Tray

A type of impression technique that uses a special tray to capture an accurate impression, particularly for situations needing extra detail, such as creating a crown.

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Impression Materials

Materials used to create a negative replica of the teeth and surrounding tissues, capturing their shape and details.

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Study Notes

Impression Materials

  • Impression materials are used to create accurate replicas of oral tissues.
  • Impression materials should be non-toxic, non-irritant and have a pleasant odor, taste and color.
  • They should be easy to use, have adequate strength.
  • Dimensional stability is important.
  • They should be compatible with model and die materials.
  • Accuracy is crucial in clinical use.
  • They should be readily disinfected without loss of accuracy.

Types of Impression Materials

  • Non-Elastic Impression Materials:
    • Impression Compound
    • Impression Plaster
    • Zinc Oxide Eugenol Paste
    • Waxes
  • Elastic Impression Materials:
    • Hydrocolloids (e.g., Alginate, Agar)
    • Elastomers (e.g., Polysulfides, Polyethers, Silicones)

Impression Compound

  • Classification: Non-elastic (thermoplastic)
  • Supply: Available in sheets and sticks.
  • Type I or Low-fusing (55-60 °C)
  • Type II or High-fusing (tray materials)
  • Composition: Mixture of thermoplastic resins and waxes, fillers(body) and coloring agents (rouge, black, and green).
  • Ingredients and their parts are listed in table form
  • Reactions: Physical reaction: softening upon heating
  • Reversible setting reaction
  • Properties:
  • Low thermal conductivity
  • Softening and flow – Softens just above mouth temperature. Flows sufficiently to register tissues' surface. Hardens at mouth temperature. Minimum flow to reduce distortion on removal from the mouth. -Flow properties at different temperatures are listed in a table
  • Poor accuracy and dimensional stability. Release of internal stresses creates warpage
  • Equally important: Adequate flow during softening and minimum internal stress
  • Uses: Primary impression for completely edentulous patients without undercuts. Border molding.

Zinc Oxide–Eugenol (ZOE) Impression

  • Classification: Non-elastic, irreversible
  • Supply: Supplied in two paste system (base and accelerator)
  • Composition: Base materials (zinc oxide 80%, inert oils 15%) and accelerators (oil of clove or eugenole 15%, gum rosin and oils 65%, fillers 16%, magnesium chloride 4%).
  • Reactions: Acid-base reaction (chelation reaction)
  • Properties:
  • Produces a rigid impression
  • Adheres to the tissues.
  • Provides good surface detail reproduction in thin section.
  • Good dimensional stability (0.1% or less dimensional changes on setting and no significant further changes after 24 hours).
  • Stable on storage and has a good life time.
  • Uses: Final impression for completely edentulous patients who do not have undercuts.

Question (1): Primary vs. Final Impressions

This section explains the differences between primary and final impressions

Question (2): Advantages and Disadvantages of Impression Compound

This section details the strengths and weaknesses of impression compound

Question (3): Modifying ZOE Setting Time

This question requires students to discover methods to adjust the setting time of ZOE impression pastes.

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