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Cavity Lining Materials

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

what are some disadvantages of restorative materials?

Back (Answer)

• may not make intimate contact with the tooth surface • heat release during setting/curing • release of chemicals (pulpal irritants)

#2
Front (Question)

what is the function of a lining material used in conjunction with restorative materials?

Back (Answer)

• prevents gaps - acts as a protective barrier

#3
Front (Question)

what is the difference between a cavity base and a cavity lining?

Back (Answer)

Cavity base = thick mix placed in bulk (dentine replacement) Cavity lining = thin coating over exposed dentine

#4
Front (Question)

what is the purpose of a liner?

Back (Answer)

• pulpal protection • therapeutic/calm down inflammation within pulp • palliative to reduce patient symptoms prior to definitive treatment being carried out

#5
Front (Question)

what does a liner protect the pulp from?

Back (Answer)

• chemical stimuli in the filling material (initial pH of material also) • thermal stimuli (exothermic setting & heat conduction of materials) • bacteria and endotoxins (microleakage)

#6
Front (Question)

what are the ideal properties that should be seen in a lining material?

Back (Answer)

• easy to use (mix, long working time, short setting time) • low thermal conductivity • should match the thermal expansion coefficient of tooth • low thermal diffusivity • high compressive strength • similar modulus to dentine • radiopaque • LOW solubility • fluoride releasing/antibacterial • biocompatible

#7
Front (Question)

explain the ideal usage tendencies of a lining material that are desired?

Back (Answer)

• easy to mix • long working time • short setting time (command set ideal)

#8
Front (Question)

why is it important that the thermal conductivity of a lining material is low?

Back (Answer)

to prevent heat expelled from exothermic reactions/conduction of heat through metal materials irritating the pulp

#9
Front (Question)

what is meant by the thermal expansion coefficient of a material?

Back (Answer)

the change in length per uni length for a temperature rise of 1°C (ppm°c^-1)

#10
Front (Question)

what should the thermal expansion coefficient of a lining material be?

Back (Answer)

should try to match the thermal expansion coefficient of the tooth

#11
Front (Question)

what is the thermal expansion coefficient of enamel and dentine?

Back (Answer)

enamel = 8.3ppm°C^-1 dentine = 11.4ppm°C^-1

#12
Front (Question)

why is it important that lining materials have high compressive strength properties?

Back (Answer)

to allow placement of filling without it breaking

#13
Front (Question)

what is an example of a liner material?

Back (Answer)

setting calcium hydroxide

#14
Front (Question)

what is an example of a base material?

Back (Answer)

zinc oxide based cements

#15
Front (Question)

what is an example of a material that can be used as a cavity base OR liner??

Back (Answer)

glass ionomer & resin modified glass ionomer

#16
Front (Question)

what are the two main constitutes of setting calcium hydroxide liner?

Back (Answer)

base & catalyst

#17
Front (Question)

what is the setting calcium hydroxide liner base aspect composed of?

Back (Answer)

• calcium hydroxide • zinc oxide • zinc stearate • N-ethyl toluene sulphonamide

#18
Front (Question)

what is the setting calcium hydroxide liner catalyst aspect made up of?

Back (Answer)

• butylene glycol disalicylate • titanium dioxide • calcium sulphate • calcium tungstate

#19
Front (Question)

what is the setting reaction of a setting calcium hydroxide liner?

Back (Answer)

a CHELATION reaction between the ZnO and the butylene glycol disalicylate

#20
Front (Question)

what is the initial setting calcium hydroxide liner cement’s pH?

Back (Answer)

around 12

#21
Front (Question)

what are some positive properties of CaOH liner?

Back (Answer)

• quick setting time • radiopaque • easy to use

#22
Front (Question)

what are some negative properties of CaOH liners?

Back (Answer)

• low compressive strength - unstable and soluble (if cavity leaks then the lining will disappear)

#23
Front (Question)

what are some uses of Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE) Cements and related materials?

Back (Answer)

• linings/base in deep cavity • temporary restorations • root canal sealer • periodontal dressings

#24
Front (Question)

what are some properties of zinc oxide eugenol?

Back (Answer)

• adequate working time • relatively rapid setting time • low thermal conductivity • low strength (20MPa) • radiopaque