Materials Management for Edentulous Patients

Questions and Answers

What is the primary requirement for materials used in the management of edentulous patients regarding their interaction with living tissues?

The materials must be aesthetically pleasing.

The materials must have strong adhesion to oral tissues.

The materials should have unique colors.

The materials must be biocompatible and nontoxic. (correct)

Which characteristic of dental materials helps in accurately capturing oral structures?

Adequate wettability (correct)

High strength

Pleasant taste and odor

Rapid setting time

Why is dimensional stability important for dental materials after setting?

To promote cohesion among the material's molecules.

To ensure the material is easy to remove.

To allow for casting to be done accurately. (correct)

To avoid changes in taste and odor.

What does cohesion refer to in the context of dental materials?

Attraction between like molecules within the material. Signup and view all the answers

What should dental materials exhibit upon removal to ensure usability?

Adequate elastic recovery Signup and view all the answers

Which property is essential for dental materials in relation to their performance during the impression process?

Ability to resist tearing upon removal. Signup and view all the answers

Why is compatibility with cast materials important for dental materials?

To ensure a perfect fit in clinical applications. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is NOT a desirable property of materials for dental restorations?

High toxicity level Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having a proper color and opacity in impression materials?

To allow for proper evaluation of the impression Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the significance of an effective seal in dentures?

It prevents the dislodging of dentures due to suction. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is indicative of high viscosity in impression materials?

High resistance to flowing Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for impression materials to be easily disinfected?

To maintain accuracy and mechanical properties Signup and view all the answers

What impact does gravity have on mandibular and maxillary dentures?

Acts as a retentive force for the mandibular denture and a displacing force for the maxillary denture Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant property of dimensionally stable impression materials?

Ability to maintain fit and form Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of impression plaster as a non-elastic impression material?

It is mucostatic and does not compress. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of using cost-effective materials in dentistry?

Lowers the overall cost of dental procedures Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Materials in Edentulous Patients

Selection of dental materials is based on biocompatibility, physical and biomechanical properties, and esthetic quality.
Biocompatibility refers to the ability of a material to coexist with living tissue without causing harm.
Adhesion involves the attraction between different substances, such as saliva and mucous membranes.
Cohesion refers to the attraction between similar molecules, like those within a saliva layer.

Key Characteristics of Impression Materials

Materials should demonstrate adequate wettability to adapt well to oral structures.
They need to be pleasant in taste and odor.
Setting time should be reasonable, allowing materials to transform into a rubbery or rigid solid in the mouth.
Impressions should exhibit good elastic recovery without permanent deformation upon removal.
Sufficient strength is required to prevent tears or breakage during removal.
Dimensional stability is crucial after setting, ensuring accuracy until the cast is poured.
Materials may allow repouring of impressions while maintaining stability.

Requirements for Impression Materials

Must be compatible with cast material.
Should be biocompatible, non-toxic, and free from irritants.
Color and opacity should enable easy evaluation by the dentist.
Ability to be disinfected without compromising accuracy or mechanical properties.
Adequate shelf life for storage is essential.
Cost-effectiveness of materials, processing time, and equipment should be considered.

Atmospheric Pressure in Dentures

Atmospheric pressure can help resist dislodging forces on dentures if a proper seal is created.
An effective seal minimizes the space between the denture border and sulcus tissue, enhancing retention.
Border molding is done before taking an impression to ensure harmonious muscle function with the denture.

Viscosity of Materials

Low viscosity indicates a material with low resistance to flow, such as water.
High viscosity suggests a high resistance to flow, as seen in substances like honey.

Dimensional Stability

Defines a material's ability to maintain its fit, form, and functional properties over time.

Types of Impression Materials

Non-elastic impression materials, such as impression plaster, are used for mucostatic impressions as they do not compress tissues.

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This quiz focuses on Lecture 7, which covers the materials used in managing edentulous patients. It explores the selection criteria for dental materials, emphasizing properties like wettability and adaptation to oral tissues. Test your knowledge on dental restoration materials and their applications in patient care.