Auto Matrix
a matrix without a retainer
Alloy
a mixture of two or more metals
Amalgam
an alloy with mercury used for tooth restoration
Amalgamation
The actual chemical reaction that occurs between the alloy and the mercury to form silver amalgam
Amalgamator
mechanical device used to triturate the ingredients of dental amalgam into a mass
Anchor Tooth
tooth that the dental dam clamp is placed on
Matrix Band
temporary metal retaining wall used during filling procedures; molars, forms the missing surface of the wall of the tooth
Burnish
To smooth
Capsule
Dental alloy in disposable form
Cervical clamps
doubled-bowed clamps used for Class I restorations on anterior teeth; help with gingival retraction; often must be stabilized with stick impression compound after the teeth have been exposed
Circumference
The small edge of the matrix band that faces towards the gingiva
Condensable composite
Packable composite; putty like and stiff in consistency used in posterior areas
Composites
Direct tooth colored restorative materials
Compule
A single application cartridge
Contra angle
Attachment head for the low-speed handpiece; contra-angles hold burs, discs, stones, rubber cups, and brushes for intraoral and extraoral procedures
Creep
A change in material when under a constant load
Crown Matrix Form
a thin, plastic form that is shaped like a crown used on anterior teeth when the incisal edge is involved.
Dental Dam Clamps
stabilizes and secures the dam material in place; Comes in Numerous sizes and shapes to fit around the teeth
Dental Dam Forceps
an instrument used to place and remove the dental dam clamp
Dental Dam Frame
to hold dental dam away from teeth
Dental Dam Napkin
placed between the patient's face and dam. Increases patient comfort and absorbs moisture
Dental Dam Punch
an instrument designed to punch holes in the dental dam material
Dental Dam Scissors
small scissors used to cut the interseptal dental dam during removal from patients mouth
Flowable Composite
A light-cured low-viscosity composite resin that contains fewer filler particles inserted into cavity prep by syringe
Hybrid Composites
Contain both macrofill and microfill particles.
Inorganic Filler Particles
fine particles of quartz, silica, and lithium aluminum that give strength and wear resistance to the material
Interseptal
Dental Dam materila that goes between the adjacent teeth
Inverting
Tucking of the Dental Dam material around the teeth to prevent moisture leakage
Key hole punch
the largest hole punched in the dental dam; Slides over the Dental Dam Clamp and anchor tooth
Ligature
Floss or cord that stabilizes the Dental Dam in different applications
Light cured composite
composite that polymerizes when a chemical is activated by light in the blue wave range
Macro-filled Composite
Materials used for a class IV restoration because of their strength and resistance to fracture and are esthetic
Mercury
A toxic chemical element that is the main ingredient of dental amalgams
Micro-filled Composites
Used for class III and IV restorations. Also used for Direct Veneers and Diastema closures. they contain fillers that range in size from .01 to .10 microns
Organic Polymer Matrix
BIS-GMA dimethscrylate
Organic silane coupling agents
Inorganic filler particles that are treated with an organic silane coupling agent that provides a bond between the inorganic fillers and the resin matrix
Otsby Frame
oval shaped plastic frame designed to follow the shape of the lower face it is radio-transparent and auto-clavable
Packable Composite
A light cured composite,putty like and stiff in consistancy; used in posterior ares that need strong restoration
Plastic Strip Matrix
clear band used to contain composite restorative material during curing, used on anterior teeth
Punch table/punch plate
Part of the working end of the dental dam punch that includes 4 or 5 differently sized holes and rotates
Pestle
A small pellet of metal or plastic that aids in the mixing of the alloy and mercury
Primer
A conditioner used before a bonding material is placed
Quick Dam
An alternative to full dental dam placement in which it is an oval piece of dental dam that has a border of flexible plastic and comes with its own template to mark each tooth
Retainer
A tool used to tighten and support the matrix band on the tooth being restored
Sectional Matrix System
system used to restore anatomical contacts during the filling process; consists of an oval matrix band, rings to hold the matrix band, and forceps to the place the ring.
Septum
Amount of Dental Dam that slides between the teeth
Shell Matrix
A type of matrix used with composite material
Dental Dam Stamp
Used to mark the dental dam with predetermined markings for average adult and pediatric arches
Tofflemire Matrix
most common matrix used for amalgam restorations; the retainer can be sterilized and reused by the bands are disposable.
Trituration
Mechanical means of combining Mercury and Dental Alloy
Triturator
mechanical device that "shakes" the capsule containing alloy powder and mercury at high speed, mixing the two components into a mass
U-Frame
plastic U-shaped frame easy to apply, comfy for the patient. Radiolucent and autoclavable
Dental Dam Template
Used to mark the dental dam with a pattern of the dental arches to assist in punching the dam
Wedge
A small triangular piece of wood or plastic
Winged Clamps
Clamps with extra projections (wings) that are angled toward the gingival for better retraction and holding of the dental dams.
Wingless Clamps
Clamps without projection, is used as an anchor for the dam material and to retract the gingiva
Young Frame
a u shaped metal or plastic frame used to hold dental dam in place. Easy to apply and comfy for the patient