Protective Materials
This classification is used for bases or liners for cavity preparations
What is Type III cements?
Sealants remain in place through this type of bonding/retention?
What is mechanical?
Thin layer of material; protects from chemical irritation
Whitening of teeth takes place primarily here
What is dentin?
This procedure is performed to reduce post-operative sensitivity by occluding dentinal tubules or decreasing fluid movement within them
What is dentin desensitization?
Oil-based luting cement
What is Zinc Oxide Eugenol?
This is used to condition the tooth (be specific)?
What is phosphoric acid (37%)?
Thick layer of material; protects from thermal irritation
Weaker oxidizing agent
What is carbamide peroxide?
This minimally invasive treatment is indicated for white spot lesions and early enamel caries before cavitation occurs
What is Curodont?
Mixed on a cool slab
What is Zinc Phosphate?
One of the most common causes of sealant failure at the time of placement, resulting in loss of retention during evaluation
What is surface contamination?
The ability of material to resist abrasion
What is hardness?
The phenomenon in which two objects appear to match in color under one light source but appear different under another
What is metamerism?
This ergonomic approach to patient care relies on proper instrument transfer, positioning, and teamwork between the operator and assistant
What is four-handed dentistry?
Stimulates production of reparative (secondary dentin)
What is calcium hydroxide (Dycal)?
The cured sealant will have a very thin film of uncured resin on its surface
The process of removing scratches from the surface of a restoration
What is polishing?
refers to the lightness or darkness of a tooth
What is value?
This ergonomic principle focuses on minimizing unnecessary movements to increase efficiency, reduce fatigue, and improve productivity during dental procedures
What is motion economy?
Mostly zinc oxide + polyacrylic acid
What is zinc polycarboxylate?
Most common resin components include Urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) and this other dimethacrylate monomer
What is bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA)?
This test provides the hardness value for all dental materials including elastics
What is Knoop test?
Gingival irritation is managed by this vitamin
What is vitamin E?
Tthis area near the patient's chin is where instruments are safely passed between the dental assistant and operator without obstructing visibility or patient comfort.
What is the transfer zone?