Dental Materials

Biocompatibility Of Dental Materials Write a short note on the biocompatibility test. Or Write in brief on biocompatibility tests for dental materials. Answer: Evaluation of biocompatibility of dental materials is a complex and comprehensive area due to unwanted tissue reactions that occur in many types. Individual test methods are usually adequate only to describe … [Read more...] about Biocompatibility Of Dental Materials

Cytotoxicity Testing Of Dental Materials Write a short note on cytotoxicity. Answer: Cytotoxicity is defined as the cascade of molecular events that interfere with macromolecular synthesis, causing unequivocal cellular, functional, and structural damage. Cytotoxic screening can be done in vivo or in vitro. In vitro, tests are conducted on cultured cells like mouse … [Read more...] about Cytotoxicity Testing Of Dental Materials

Silver Colored Fillings For Dental Restoration Describe briefly the advantages and disadvantages of silver amalgam Answer: Advantages of Silver Amalgam: Reasonably easy to insert. Not overly technique-sensitive. Maintains anatomic form well. Has adequate resistance to fracture. After a period of time prevents marginal leakage. Have a reasonably long … [Read more...] about Silver Colored Fillings For Dental Restoration

Silver Amalgam Seminar Question 1. Define and classify silver amalgam alloy.  Answer: Silver amalgam alloy is an alloy that is made by mixing mercury with silver tin alloy to which varying amounts of copper and a small amount of zinc are added. Question 2. Write a short note on the importance of condensation of silver amalgam. Answer: Condensation is a process by … [Read more...] about Silver Amalgam Seminar

Toxic Effects Of Mercury In Dental Amalgam Describe high-copper silver amalgam alloys And their Advantages. Or Describe high-copper amalgam. Answer: High-copper alloys are of two types, i.e. Admixed alloy Single composition alloy. Advantages of High-copper Silver Amalgam Alloys: In high-copper amalgam alloy, less mercury is required for amalgamation. So … [Read more...] about Toxic Effects Of Mercury In Dental Amalgam