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What is the primary requirement for materials used in the management of edentulous patients regarding their interaction with living tissues?
What is the primary requirement for materials used in the management of edentulous patients regarding their interaction with living tissues?
Which characteristic of dental materials helps in accurately capturing oral structures?
Which characteristic of dental materials helps in accurately capturing oral structures?
Why is dimensional stability important for dental materials after setting?
Why is dimensional stability important for dental materials after setting?
What does cohesion refer to in the context of dental materials?
What does cohesion refer to in the context of dental materials?
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What should dental materials exhibit upon removal to ensure usability?
What should dental materials exhibit upon removal to ensure usability?
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Which property is essential for dental materials in relation to their performance during the impression process?
Which property is essential for dental materials in relation to their performance during the impression process?
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Why is compatibility with cast materials important for dental materials?
Why is compatibility with cast materials important for dental materials?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT a desirable property of materials for dental restorations?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a desirable property of materials for dental restorations?
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What is the primary purpose of having a proper color and opacity in impression materials?
What is the primary purpose of having a proper color and opacity in impression materials?
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Which statement best describes the significance of an effective seal in dentures?
Which statement best describes the significance of an effective seal in dentures?
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Which characteristic is indicative of high viscosity in impression materials?
Which characteristic is indicative of high viscosity in impression materials?
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Why is it important for impression materials to be easily disinfected?
Why is it important for impression materials to be easily disinfected?
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What impact does gravity have on mandibular and maxillary dentures?
What impact does gravity have on mandibular and maxillary dentures?
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What is a significant property of dimensionally stable impression materials?
What is a significant property of dimensionally stable impression materials?
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What is the main characteristic of impression plaster as a non-elastic impression material?
What is the main characteristic of impression plaster as a non-elastic impression material?
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What is a potential benefit of using cost-effective materials in dentistry?
What is a potential benefit of using cost-effective materials in dentistry?
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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.