Dental Materials

Casting In Dentistry Describe the steps in the casting procedure. Answer: Following are the steps in the casting procedure: 1. Tooth/teeth preparation: Teeth are prepared by the dentist to receive a cast restoration. 2. Impression: An accurate impression of tooth/teeth is placed with elastomers. 3. Dye Preparation:  A dye is prepared from dye stone or the … [Read more...] about Casting In Dentistry

The Science Behind All-Ceramic Crowns: Castable Ceramics In Dentistry Write different types of castable ceramics in detail. Answer: Castable ceramics are also known as glass ceramics Types of Castable Ceramics: There are four types of castable ceramics, i.e. Dicor Apatite glass ceramic—cera pearl Lithia based Calcium phosphate 1. Dicor: The first … [Read more...] about The Science Behind All-Ceramic Crowns: Castable Ceramics In Dentistry

Revolutionary Advancements In CAD/CAM Systems Write a short note on CAD/CAM. Or Write short on CAD/CAM technique. Answer: The meaning of CAD/CAM is computer-aided designing and computer-aided manufacturing. Dental copings, crowns, and fixed partial denture frameworks are machined from metal blanks via CAD/CAM. Technique / Essentials of CAD/CAM System: It consists … [Read more...] about Revolutionary Advancements In CAD/CAM Systems

The Tribology Of Dental Ceramics Write Mode supply, Manufacturing procedure  Answer:  Mode of Supply: Enamel porcelain powders in various shades (in bottles) Dentin porcelain powders in various shades (in bottles) Liquid for mixing enamel, dentin, gingival and transparent Opaquer powders in various shades/and liquids for mixing Gingival porcelain powder in … [Read more...] about The Tribology Of Dental Ceramics

Ceramics For Dental Applications Question 1. Write a short note on the CAD/CAM process for ceramic and metal. Answer: Following is the CAD/CAM process for ceramic and metal: Prepared tooth or teeth are scanned directly from the mouth or from a model made from a regular impression. Now the restoration or substructure is designed on the computer. Attach the metal … [Read more...] about Ceramics For Dental Applications