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E F Huget

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Evaluation of resin die materials.

Some mechanical properties, physical characteristics, and manipulative features of three resin-based die materials were assessed. Advantages afforded by the strength and hardness of the test materials were overshadowed by relatively long setting times, incompatability with certain impression materials, and polymerization shrinkage. All dies aged beyond 24 hours were found to be unsuitable for use in precision fixed phosthodontic procedures.

Crowns↗

Stress relaxation of interim restoratives.

Stress relaxation of four temporary restoratives was studied. In the vicinity of ambient mouth temperature, the relaxation characteristics of an unmodified zinc oxide-eugenol cement were more favorable than those of IRM and Cavit. The plastic behavior of gutta-percha temporary stopping precluded assessment of its relaxation at temperatures in excess of 22 degrees C.

Dental Cements↗

Extrusion of rheometry of fluid materials.

A capillary extrusion rheometer was developed and tested using Newtonian oils of known viscosity and seven endodontic sealers. The described apparatus and technique appear appropriate for comparative assessment of the rheological characteristics of a variety of fluid dental materials.

Oils↗

Stress relaxation of dental amalgam alloys.

Short-term stress relaxation of four dental amalgam alloys was studied. Test materials included two conventional lathe-cut restoratives, a spherical alloy, and a dispersed phase product. Specimens were 24-hr-old 4 X 8-mm cylinders. The specimens were compressed and held at constant strain on development of a stress (So) of 28 MN/m2. Subsequent stress relaxation (Dt) was recorded for 60 sec. Data were obtained at eight nominal temperatures between 0 and 55 degrees C. Over the experimental temperature range, fractional stress losses at 60 sec (Dt/So/60) for specimens made from lathe-cut alloys increased from 10% to 58%. The spherical material and the dispersed phase alloy showed fractional stress losses (Dt/So/60) ranging from 9% to 47% and 9% to 31%, respectively. It would appear that particle morphology and alloy composition affect stress-relaxation behavior of dental amalgam. Stress decay patterns enhance significantly the mechanical characterization of amalgam alloys.

Dental Amalgam↗

Characterization of two ceramic-base-metal alloys.

Compositions, microstructures, properties, and heat treatment characteristics of two ceramic-base-metal alloys were studied. The materials displayed significant compositional and structural differences. Both alloys were strengthened by precipitation hardening. Strength and rigidity of the nickel-chromium alloys suggest their potential usefulness in fixed prosthodontic procedures.

Aluminum↗

The rheologic properties of endodontic sealers.

The rheologic properties of seven endodontic sealers were investigated with a rotational viscometer. The effects of time and rate of shear on the measured viscosities were determined. Results indicated that one material exhibited Newtonian behavior, whereas the others were characterized by pseudoplasticity.

Dental Cements↗

Effect of ultrasonic instrumentation on the retention of simulated cast crowns.

The effect of ultrasonic instrumentation on the retention of cemented cast restorations was studied. Forces required to dislodge castings from specimen assemblies subjected to ultrasonic vibrations did not differ significantly from those required to cause failure of noninstrumented specimens. The results indicate that clinical application of the ultrasonic device would not affect adversely the retention of properly cemented and well fitting cast restorations.

Crowns↗

Apparent cytotoxicity of base metal casting alloys.

The cytotoxic potentials of three Ni-Cr based alloys and an Fe-Cr based alloy were assessed. In tissue culture, casting of all four test materials and powders of the Fe-Cr based material did not elicit adverse cellular changes. However, cultures containing Ni-Cr powders showed prominent zones of lysis and cell alteration. The cytotoxic potential of products obtained from the surfaces of casting alloys may offer an expedient means for estimation of long-term clinical toxicity.

Animals↗

Characterization of airborne particles from irreversible hydrocolloids.

Airborne particles of irreversible hydrocolloid powders were monitored and characterized. Ten to fifteen percent of the particles were siliceous fibers with dimensions of less than 3mum in diameter and more than 20mum in length. These dimensions conform closely to the dimensions of the fibrogenic and carcinogenic fibres of asbestos, glass, and aluminum oxide. With almost daily utilization of irreversible hydrocolloid materials in the dental office, the improper handling of the materials could be hazardous to the health of dental personnel. It is recommended that inhalation of aerosols arising from irreversible hydrocolloid powders be avoided.

Aerosols↗

Clinical examination of the head and neck.

In the head and neck examination portion of the ADA health screening program approximately 6% of the examinees were found to have at least one abnormality. Three patients had lesions that were highly suspected of being malignant. Most of the examinees were unaware of their condition, but a small percentage were aware and had chosen to have no diagnostic or curative procedures initiated. Three patients had manifestations of systemic disease of which they were unaware. A method of doing a head and neck examination was demonstrated to the dentists, and the finding of 6% of the dentists with some abnormality indicates the significance of the head and neck examination.

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