Biomaterial

Q&A
Q / what is the clinical significant of density ?

The low density is

1. More favorable to the patient.
2. It has better Retention.
The disadvantage is that it is difficult to cast .
Q /why metals is more better than non metal ?
Because it's physical stimulation underlying tissue
But its undesirable in tooth restoration (filling).
Q /what dose micro leakage lead to ?
1. Recurrent caries.
2. Hyper sensevity.
3. Discoloration at interface.
Q /what is the cause of crazing ?
Repeated wetting and drying .
Q /what is the difference between water sorption and
imbibition?
Water sorption Imbibition

• In case of acrylic
• In case of
resin
hydrocolloid
• It has limited
• Unlimited
amount

Q /what is the importance of color ?

Esthetics .
Q / how to measure color ?
By 1-visual technic. Using shad guide (3d master )
2- instrumental technic.
Q /what is the parameter of color ?
1. Value ( lightness and darkness ) the most important.
2. Chroma ( concentration of color )
3. Hue ( the color itself )
 Q /what is metamerism ?
2 objects are matched under one source of light and not under
other source.

Q /what is the factors affecting selection of color ?

1. Light source .
2. Surrounding medium.
3. Observer .
4. Object.
Q /what is the difference between transparent and
translucent ?
• Transparent
Passage most of light and objects can be seen.
• Translucent
partial Passage of light and objects can't be seen .
Q /what is fluorescence ?
Immediate emission of light.
Q /what is adhesion and cohesion ?
• Adhesion: bounding of dissimilar material .
• Cohesion : bounding of similar material .
Q /what is the types of bounding ?
1. Mechanical adhesion :
Flow of adhesive material in to the surface of the adherent.
2. Chemical adhesion :
Reaction between adhesive and adherent ( true adhesion )
a-polycaboxylate cement. b-glass ionomer . they bound more
higher to enamel.
Q /what is the factors affecting bound strength of
adherent?
1- Wetting.
2- Thermal stresses.
 3- Dimensional change.
4- Surface cleanliness.
5- Type of bound.
6- Film thickness of adherent.
Q / what is the factors affecting wetting?
1- Viscosity. Most be moderate
2- Surface tension. The less the better
3- Surface energy. The higher the better
4- Surface irregularities. Moderate not too much
Q /what dose passivity means?
Very thin layer of oxide continues and luster protecting alloy and
prevent further oxidation .
Q /what is the passive metal?
Chromium – Titanium – Aluminum .
Q /what is the different between tarnish and corrosion ?
• Tarnish :
oxidation In the surface of the metal ( discoloration )
• Corrosion :
Oxidation within the metal (disintegration )
Q /what are the types of corrosion ?
1- Dry corrosion: storage of amalgam in dry place.
2- Wet corrosion: (electro-chemical) divided in to
A – galvanic corrosion. Dissimilar – hetrogenous structure -
soldering
B – stress cell corrosion. Anode - Cathode
C – concentrated cell corrosion.
Q / what are the methods of protection against
corrosion ?
1- Passivation.
2- Noble metals coating.
3- Covering the cathode by varnish.
4- Organic coating.
5- Inorganic coating.
6- Using inhibitor.
7- Store amalgam in dry place.
8- Annealing of core structure.
9- Good oral hygiene.
10- Relief of strain of cold working structure.