Dental Materials

Polishing Protocol What do you understand by the words abrasive and polishing agents? How and what are the agents used in polishing in gold restorations? Answer: Agents used in Polishing Gold Restorations: Gold is relatively a soft material. Therefore, it requires a different approach than that used for other metals used in dentistry. Slow-speed handpiece should be used in … [Read more...] about Polishing Protocol

Abrasive And Polishing Units In Dentistry Write a short note on abrasive and polishing units. Answer: Following are the Abrasive and Polishing Units: Finishing burs: Burs are made of stainless steel or tungsten carbide. 12–40 fluted carbide burs are usually recommended for finishing depending upon the restorative material. Plain burs are also used before final … [Read more...] about Abrasive And Polishing Units In Dentistry

Role Of Fluoride In Dental Health Write a short note on medicated dentifrices. Answer: Medicated Dentifrices: Certain medications are added to the toothpastes and toothpowders so as to empower them with prophylactic/ therapeutic activity against specific dental conditions. These are: Fluoride: Sodium monofluorophosphate or sodium fluoride or caries prevention. … [Read more...] about Role Of Fluoride In Dental Health

Abrasive Agents In Dentistry Write a short note on rouge. Answer: Rouge is an iron oxide inline form. Mohs scale: 5–6. It is blended with various soft binders into a cake or bar form. When impregnated in cloth it is called crocus cloth. It is used to polish high-noble metal alloys Rouge is contraindicated for polishing stainless steel and cobalt-chromium … [Read more...] about Abrasive Agents In Dentistry

Agents For Pulp Protection Write a short note on agents for pulp protection. Answer: Agents for pulp protection are: Varnish Sealer Liner Base. Varnish:  Varnish or Cavity varnish is a solution of one or more resins in a volatile solvent which when applied onto the cavity walls, evaporates leaving a thin resin film that serves as a barrier between the … [Read more...] about Agents For Pulp Protection