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VIVA Questions 8 Pages
VIVA Questions 8 Pages
1. Composite
"A material made up of a polymerizable monomer with a suitable filler and an interface"
BRADEN (1978)
BOWEN (1979)
“A filled material in which inter-atomic or molecular bonding exists between the filler particles
A composite material has been defined as a “three dimensional combination of at least two
Composites are those materials that consist of two or more fundamentally different components
that are able to act synergistically to give properties superior to those provided by either
components alone. It is usual although not mandatory, for the components to be quite different
3. light cured composite – a particle filled resin consisiting of single paste that becomes
polymerised through the use of a photosensitive initiator system and a light source activator.
4. Filler
Organic or inorganic resin particles that are designed to strengthen a composite, decrease
thermal expansion, minimize polymerization shrinkage and reduce the amount of swelling by
water sorption.
6. Flowable composite
A hybrid composite with reduced filler level and a more narrow particle size distribution that
increases flow and promotes intimate adaptation to prepared tooth surface.
7. Packable composite
A hybrid resin composite designed for use in posterior areas where a stiffer consistency
facilitates condensation in posterior teeth.
8. Basic composition of composite resins
i. The resin matrix comprising: A monomer system. BisGMA / UDGMA/ TEGDMA /
combinations / newer monomers
ii. The inorganic filler consisting of particulates such as glass, quartz, and or fused silica
iii. The coupling agent, usually an organosilane that chemically bonds the reinforcing filler
to the resin matrix.
iv. An initiator system - for free radical production and polymerization
v. Inhibitor – Butylated hydroxyl toulene - for maximizing the storage stability of the
uncured resin composite and the chemical stability of the cured resin composite.
9. Various monomer systems used:
Methyl methacrylate resins
Epoxy resins
BIS-GMA resins
Eutectic monomer system.
Urethane dimethacrylate resin.
10. Disadvantages of methyl methacrylate resins
large polymerization shrinkage,
high coefficient of thermal expansion,
serious discoloration,
severe pulp damage, and
high incidence of secondary caries.