Dental Materials is a very dry and volatile subject. Attaining a high score in this subject solely relies on individual’s retention power.
You must note that there is no shortcut for attaining proficiency in this subject. However, 4-5 revisions prior to appearing for NEET MDS are sufficient.
This article will acquaint our readers with the Most Important Topics of Dental Materials for NEET MDS 2017.
Also read: Most Important Topics of Periodontics for NEET-MDS 2017
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Most Important Topics of Dental Materials for NEET MDS 2017
Here is a list of the Most Important Topics of Dental Materials:
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Physical and Chemical Properties |
Atomic Bonds, States of Matter |
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Lattice Arrangement |
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Pseudoplastic/Newtonian/Dilatant/Thixotropic |
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Creep, Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
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Metamerism, Fluorescence |
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Dimensions of Color, Munsell System |
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Surface Energy and Adhesion |
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Contact Angle, Stress and Strain |
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Modulus of Elasticity |
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Proportional Limit, Resilience |
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Tensile Strength, Ductility, Hardness Tests |
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Gypsum Products |
Classification and ADA Specification Number |
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Alpha and Beta Hemihydrates |
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Setting Time, Gloss Test |
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Needle Penetration Test, Composition |
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Accelerators and Retarders |
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Setting Expansion, Water Powder Ratio |
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Hygroscopic Expansion, Balanced Stone |
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Impression Materials |
Reversible and Irreversible |
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Muco-Static and Muco-Compressive |
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Thermal Conductivity, Flow, Composition |
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Types and ADA Specification No of Impression Materials |
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Setting Time of Zinc Oxide Eugenol |
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Impression Trays, Gelation, Syneresis |
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Imbibition, Brush Heap Structure |
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Laminate Technique, Wet Field Technique |
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Rubber Based Impression Materials |
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Disinfection of Impressions |
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Resins |
Methylmethacrylate |
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Addition and Condensation Polymerization |
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Copolymers, Epoxy Resins |
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Bowen Resins, Ormocers |
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Composition of Denture Base Materials |
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Initiators, Polymerization Shrinkage |
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Curing Cycle, Porosity |
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Denture Adhesives, Acrylic Teeth |
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Tissue Conditioners |
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Relining And Rebasing Materials |
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Acid Etching and Composites |
Etching, Smear Layer |
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Dentin Bonding Agents |
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Amalgam Bonding Agents |
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Generations of Dentin Bonding Agents |
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Pit and Fissure Sealants |
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BIS-GMA, Fillers, Composites |
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Cements |
Zinc Oxide Eugenol, Zinc Phosphate |
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Poly-Carboxylate, Silicate |
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Glass Ionomer, Non-Eugenol Pastes |
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Base, Ph, Modulus of Elasticity |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
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GIC Classification, Cerment |
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Compomers, Cavity Varnish |
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Calcium Hydroxide, Liners, Veneers |
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Alloy Systems |
Solid Solution, Eutectic Alloys, Cold Working |
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Hardening and Softening Heat Treatments |
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Quenching, Annealing, Brazing, Pickling |
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Amalgam |
Classification and ADA Specification of Amalgam |
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Function of Major Components of Alloy |
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Eame’s Technique, Trituration |
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High Copper Alloy, Condensation of Amalgam |
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Delayed Expansion of Amalgam, Creep |
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Marginal Failure, Burnishing |
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Polishing Agents, Mercury Toxicity |
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Wrought and Base Metal Alloys
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Annealing, Stainless Steel, Passivation |
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Nitinol, Soldering and Welding |
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Shape Memory, Titanium Alloys |
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Base Metal Alloys Composition |
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Direct Filling Gold |
Ductility, Purity, Carat and Fineness |
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ADA Specification No and Types of Direct Filling Gold |
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Cohesive and Non-Cohesive Gold |
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Compaction and Condensation |
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Gold Alloys |
Composition of Gold Alloys |
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Greening Effect on Porcelain |
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Casting Shrinkage, Nobility |
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Waxes |
Components of Dental Waxes |
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Classification of Dental Wax |
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Carnauba Wax, Inlay Wax |
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Processing Wax, Flow |
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Investments and Casting Procedures |
Die Materials, Requirements of Investment Materials |
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Setting Expansion, Casting Defects |
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Shrinkage, Classification of Porosity |
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Sprue, Flux, Fuel Gases for Soldering |
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Phosphate Investment Material |
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Dental Ceramics |
Composition of Dental Porcelain |
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Pyroplastic Flow |
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Color and Opacity in Ceramics |
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Classification of Ceramics |
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Firing, Glaze, Shrink Free Ceramics |
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Empress System, Porcelain Teeth |
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Miscellaneous Topics |
Welding, Soldering, Types of Corrosion |
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Electromotive Series of Metals |
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Dental Abrasives, Dentifrices |
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Beilby Layer, Implant Alloys |
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Lasers in Dentistry |
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