Polymerization Techniques in Dentistry
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What is the function of the monomer in the monomer-polymer reaction?

  • To create a liquid form of resin
  • To maintain the temperature of the flask
  • To harden the already formed polymer
  • To produce a plastic mass for molding (correct)

    • What is an advantage of the injection molding technique mentioned?

  • No trial closure is necessary (correct)
  • It requires a higher temperature
  • It allows faster cooling of the resin
  • Only one mold half is necessary

    • What is the primary function of dibutyl phthalate in denture base resins?

  • To inhibit UV light exposure
  • To enhance color matching
  • To promote polymerization
  • To act as a plasticizer (correct)

    • What is the purpose of painting layers of colorgard on the mold?

    <p>To prevent adhesion between the mold halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the sticky stage, what characteristic does the mixture exhibit?

    <p>It displays stringiness and adhesiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of polymerization corresponds to the dough stage of resin?

    <p>Dough Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If excess material overflows onto the land area of the mold, what is this phenomenon referred to?

    <p>Flash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is used to increase the stiffness of the resin?

    <p>Talc or gelatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for applying pressure slowly during the molding process?

    <p>To evenly distribute the dough within the mold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is NOT true about inorganic pigments used in denture bases?

    <p>They are volatile components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stage 3, known as the dough stage, indicate about the polymer mixture?

    <p>It is smooth and not tacky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component among the options does NOT belong to the categories of acrylic resin?

    <p>Silicone Resin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if insufficient dough is placed in the mold during the packing process?

    <p>Flash may occur around the mold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of denture base construction using the double-pressing technique comes first?

    <p>Impression making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which monomer is described as highly volatile and light-sensitive?

    <p>Methyl methacrylate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the vent in the flask allow for during the injection molding process?

    <p>Attachment of an outside injector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the boiling point of methyl methacrylate?

    <p>100.8°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plays a role as an organic accelerator in denture base resins?

    <p>Organic Amine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding inorganic materials such as zirconium to the resin?

    <p>To control thermal expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of NA or K Alginate in the duplicating material composition?

    <p>To dissolve in water to form sol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does increasing the amount of alginate powder have on gelation time?

    <p>Decreases gelation time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is specifically mentioned as a reactor in the composition of duplicating materials?

    <p>CA SO4 Dihydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended mixing time for the duplicating material?

    <p>45 seconds to 1 minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered to control the gelation time of the duplicating material?

    <p>Water to powder ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major factors affecting the shelf life of the duplicating material?

    <p>Storage temperature and moisture contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the material when it is manipulated, leading to increased stiffness?

    <p>It becomes brittle and fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the transformation of sol to gel in hydrocolloid materials?

    <p>Decrease in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended maximum storage time for agar impressions in high humidity?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a classification of the impression material discussed?

    <p>Elastomeric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ingredient serves primarily as a strength improver in colloidal formulations?

    <p>Borax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'syneresis' refer to in the context of impression materials?

    <p>Dehydration during storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal ingredient by weight in hydrocolloid impression materials?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of alginate is characterized by needing to gel in at least 60 seconds?

    <p>Type I – Fast set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hydrocolloid allows for the sol-gel-sol transformation?

    <p>Reversible Hydrocolloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does potassium sulfate play in hydrocolloid impression materials?

    <p>Ensures proper setting against gypsum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two main reactions involved in the setting process of alginate?

    <p>Soluble sol to insoluble gel and retarder depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts as an anti-microbial agent in hydrocolloid materials?

    <p>Thymol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Type II alginate concerning its setting time?

    <p>It sets in between 2 to 4.5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of fillers in hydrocolloid formulations?

    <p>To control strength, viscosity, and rigidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of alginate mixing, what is the role of sodium phosphate (NA3PO4)?

    <p>It acts as a retarder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of irreversible hydrocolloids?

    <p>They can revert back to sol form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of impressions are alginate materials primarily used for?

    <p>Full mouth and quadrant impressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process causes swelling of impressions when they are stored in water?

    <p>Imbibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is included to ensure the preservation of hydrocolloid materials?

    <p>Benzoates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of plasticizers in hydrocolloid formulation?

    <p>To increase fluidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Injection Molding Technique

    • Vent allows for attachment of an external injector
    • Soft resin is contained in the injector and forced into the mold space
    • No trial closure is necessary
    • Ensures proper mold filling

    Colorgard

    • Separating medium to prevent union between investing medium and denture base halves
    • Two layers are applied while the mold space is still warm

    Monomer-Polymer Reaction

    • Monomer's function is to produce a plastic mass that can be packed into the mold
    • Prevents resin adhesion to the mold surface during flask closure
    • Pressure should be applied slowly for even dough distribution in the mold space
    • Excess overflow is called flash
    • Insufficient dough results in no flash

    5 Stages of Polymerization

    • Damp Sand Stage: Polymer gradually settles in monomer
    • Sticky Stage: Monomer attacks, creating stringiness and adhesiveness
    • Dough Stage: Mass becomes more saturated with polymer, creating a smooth, non-tacky texture, ready for mold packing
    • Rubbery Stage:
    • Stiff Stage:

    Denture Base Resins

    • Types:
      • Heat-Cured Resin
      • Chemically Cured Resin
      • Light-Cured Resin
    • Dispensing: Powder (polymer) and liquid (monomer)
      • Monomer (methyl methacrylate):
        • Clear, transparent liquid at room temperature
        • Highly volatile
        • Light sensitive
        • Boiling point at 100.8°C

    Components of Powder (Polymer)

    • Inorganic pigments:
      • Mercuric sulfide (red)
      • Cadmium sulfide (yellow)
      • Ferric oxide (brown)
      • Added to match denture base color to soft tissues
    • Multifunctional Methacrylates and Acrylate Resins:
      • Bowen’s resin (or BIS-GMA) bisphenol glycidyl methacrylate
      • TEGDMA, UDMA, PENTA-P
    • Dyed Synthetic Fiber: Esthetics, simulates blood vessels
    • Dibutyl Phthalate: Plasticizer
    • Talc or gelatin: Prevents bead/pearl cohesion during storage
    • Inorganic materials: Zirconium, silicone, or alumina
      • Controls thermal expansion coefficient
      • Increases resin stiffness

    Components of Liquid (Monomer)

    • Methyl methacrylate: Monomers, highly volatile
    • Hydroquinone: Organic inhibitor (less than 0.1%), prolongs storage, UV-sensitive
    • Glycol Dimethacrylate: Cross-linking agent, resists surface cracks
    • Organic Amine: Organic accelerator, decomposes peroxide at room temperature

    Steps of Denture Base Construction (Double-Pressing Technique)

    • Impression making
    • Master/working cast construction
    • Flask construction
    • Packing
    • Polymerization
    • Finishing and polishing

    Hydrocolloid Impression Materials

    • Definition: Solids suspended in liquids, termed sols
    • Sol to Gel Formation: Temperature change
    • Hydrophilic (liquid loving): Term for hydrocolloid impression materials
    • Types:
      • Reversible Hydrocolloids (SOL-GEL-SOL)
      • Irreversible Hydrocolloids (SOL-GEL)
    • Gelation Temperature: Temperature at which sol changes to gel

    Reversible Hydrocolloids

    • Composition:
      • Agar: 12-15% (tray material)
        • 6-8% (syringe material)
        • Extracted from seaweed
      • Water: 80-85% (principal ingredient)
      • Borax: 0.2%
        • Strength improver
        • Increases viscosity
        • Acts as a retarder
      • Potassium sulfate: 1-2%
        • Ensures proper setting of gypsum models and dies
      • Fillers: Diatomaceous earth, clay, silica, wax, rubber
        • Control strength, viscosity, and rigidity
      • Coloring and flavoring materials
      • Plasticizer: Glycerin
      • Antimicrobial agents: Thymol (bactericide)
      • Preservatives: 0.1% Benzoates
    • Advantages:
      • Impression accuracy
      • Easy missing and manipulating
      • Minimal equipment required
      • Flexibility of the set impression
      • Low cost
      • Comfort for the patient
    • Disadvantages:
      • Poor shelf life
      • Storage of agar impressions should be avoided, limited to 1 hour in 100% relative humidity
      • Syneresis: Dehydration
      • Imbibition: Storage in water causes swelling
    • Classification: Thermoset, elastic, Preliminary/Final Impression Material

    Irreversible Hydrocolloids (Alginate)

    • Composition:
      • Sodium or Potassium alginate: Main ingredient, soluble salt of alginic acid, forms sol in water
      • Calcium sulfate: Reactor (dihydrate or hemihydrate)
        • Dihydrate: Common
        • Hemihydrate: Increases shelf life and dimensional stability
      • Trisodium phosphate: Retarder
      • Diatomaceous Earth or Silicate Powder (Fillers):
        • Increase strength and stiffness
        • Produce a smooth texture
        • Ensure a firm, non-tacky gel surface
        • Disperse alginate powder particles in water
      • Potassium titanium fluoride: Accelerates stone setting, plaster hardener effect
      • Organic glycol: Makes alginate "dust-free"
      • Quaternary ammonium compounds: Self-disinfection
      • Flavoring and coloring materials
    • Advantages:
      • Easy to use
      • Economical
      • Accurate reproduction detail
    • Disadvantages:
      • Setting reaction is irreversible
      • Dimensional instability due to syneresis and imbibition
    • Shelf Life:
      • Storage temperature
      • Moisture contamination from air
    • Storage: Cool, dry environment in tightly sealed containers

    Manipulation of Alginate

    • Powder/Water Ratio: 15-18 grams powder: 40-50 CC water
    • Mixing: Water first, then powder, horizontal figure-8 motion, 45 seconds to 1 minute
    • Result: Smooth, creamy mixture
    • Tray Selection: Proper size before mixing
    • Tray Loading: Posterior portion first, pushed toward anterior
    • Gelation Time: 2-3 minutes, single, firm, and sudden withdrawal
    • Factors Affecting Gelation Time:
      • Water/Powder ratio: More water = increased gelation, more powder = decreased gelation
      • Mixing time: Shorter = increased gelation, longer = decreased gelation
      • Temperature: Low = increased gelation, high = decreased gelation

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    Explore the various techniques involved in the polymerization process, including injection molding and monomer-polymer reactions. This quiz covers the critical stages of polymerization and their significance in creating dental prosthetics. Test your understanding of the methods used for effective mold filling and resin application.

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