List the three types of impressions that would be taken in a dental office.
preliminary
final
occlusal
Describe the types of impression trays and their characteristics of use.
quadrant trays- impressions of specific quadrant of mouth
section trays- impressions of specific sections of the mouth
full arch- impression of the maxillary or mandibular arches of the mouth
Discuss hydrocolloid impression materials, and describe their use, and application of
material.
hydrocolloid meaning water a gelatinous substance
solid changed by chemical changes/ factor
Discuss elastomeric impression materials, and describe their use, mixing techniques,
and application of material.
polysulfide- long working setting time
polyether- better mechanical
polysiloxane- high stability, low odor, low tear resistance
silicane- condensation easy mix
Describe the importance of an occlusal registration and its use.
accurate impression of the prepared teeth
A(n) ________ is a gelatinous material used to obtain impressions.
Colloid
__________ is the process of using your fingers to achieve a closer adaptation of the
edges of an impression.
border molding
A(n) ________ material has elastic properties and is made from rubber.
Elastomeric
A foundation or basic ingredient of a material is the ________.
Base
To have something _____ is to have it centered, such as your maxillary teeth centered
over your mandibular teeth.
,Centric
________ is a gelatin-type material derived from seaweed.
Agar
________ is the loss of water, causing shrinkage.
Synthesis
__________ is to bring a material to a desired temperature and consistency.
Tempering
__________ describe a property of fluids with a high resistance to flow.
Viscous
__________ is the material of choice in dentistry for preliminary impressions.
Alginate
__________is to transform a material from one one physical state to another.
Hystorsis
______ means water.
Hydro
A(n) __________ is a reproduction of someone's bite with the use of wax or elastomeric
material.
occlusal registration
A(n) _________ is a substance that modifies or increases the rate of a chemical
reaction.
Catalyst
_________ is the absorption of water, causing an object to swell.
Imbibition
An impression would be considered a ________.
negative reproduction
Of the three classifications of impressions, which of these would be considered an
expanded function for the certified dental assistant?
irreversible hydrocolloid
Which of the three classifications of impressions would be used by the dental lab tech
for the occlusal relationship?
bite registration
Which type of stock tray would you select to cover half of an arch?
, Quadrant
Which type of tray allows impression material to mechanically lock on?
Perforated
Which typ
e of tray is constructed to fit the mouth of a specific patient?
custom
__________ is used to extend the length of a tray to accommodate third molars.
rope wax
The organic substance of hydrocolloid material is _________.
Seaweed
Why would a fast-set alginate be selected for taking a preliminary impression?
the patient has a strong gag reflex
Give the powder/water ratio for a maxillary impression.
3 scoops of powder to 3 measures or water
Hydro means ________.
Water
Another name for irreversible hydrocolloid is ___________.
Alginate
How is irreversible hydrocolloid mixed?
mixing bowl
Where is the reversible hydrocolloid material placed before the impression is taken?
patient tray
Elastomeric materials would be selected for what type(s) of impression?
Final
How are elastomeric materials supplied?
paste
cartridge
putty
Which viscosity of a final impression material is applied first to the prepared tooth or
teeth?
light body
Another name for polysulfide is _______.
rubber base