Polyacid Modified Resin Composites (Compomers) and Dental Cements Lecture Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to polyacid modified resin composites (compomers) and dental cements, aiding students in their exam preparation.

Compomers

Restorative materials that combine the properties of glass ionomers with composites, designed to release fluoride and provide durability and adhesion.

Polyacid Modified Resin Composites

A type of dental material that combines polyacid with resin to create a strong, adhesive restorative option.

Fluoride Release

The ability of certain dental materials, such as compomers and glass ionomers, to release fluoride ions, which can help prevent dental caries.

Polymerization Initiators

Substances that initiate the process of polymerization in light-cured materials, essential for setting dental restoratives.

Acid-Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that occurs in materials like glass ionomer cements and compomers, leading to hardening and fluoride release.

Adhesion System

A method or substance used to bond dental restorative materials to tooth structure, critical for compomers due to their lack of water.

Durability

The ability of dental materials to withstand wear and degradation over time, important in the context of restorative dentistry.

Glass Ionomer Cements

Dental materials that release fluoride and bond chemically to tooth structures, used for fillings and cementation.

Resin Modified Glass Ionomer

A hybrid dental material that combines the properties of glass ionomers with additional resin, enhancing mechanical properties and fluoride release.

Cavity Base Material

Materials used under restorations to protect the pulp and provide thermal insulation, often made from glass ionomer or resin-modified glass ionomer.