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Term
56
Definition
The bur used to make the buccal and lingual gingival trimmer walls parallel to each other
Term
34
Definition
The bur used to make the walls converging
Term
Neck
Definition
The transmit rotational and translational forces to the head
Term
Acidogenic, cariogenic
Definition
Streptococcus mutans are _____ and therefore _____.
Term
Provide arch stability
Definition
When restoring a class II or class III lesion it is important to create properly shaped
embrasures for all of the following reasons except one. Which one is the exception
Term
Hoe excavators:
Definition
An excavator primarily used with a pull motion
Term
The first statement is true, the second is false
Definition
Xerostomia is the most common adverse side effect of medications. This is attributed for
cholinergic effects of many medications
Term
Forward caries
Definition
The caries cone in enamel is larger than in dentin is known as
Term
The first statement is true, the second is false
Definition
The mineral content of dentin increases with age. Dentin may become softer with age as a
result of its organic content
Term
Residual caries
Definition
Caries that remain in a completed tooth preparation by accident is known as
Term
A xerostomia
Definition
Caries activity can be expected to increase in the mouth or
Term
The first statement is true, the second is false
Definition
When restoring the embrasures of posterior teeth, the contact should be formed slightly
buccal from center. This will create a wider facial embrasure
Term
A latch type contra-angle handpiece
Definition
A type of shane which has a length of 0.520 bin-angle
Term
The first statement is false, the second statement is true
Definition
Dentin hardness near the DEJ is about three times lesser than the dentin near the pulp. The
hardness of dentin averages one fifth that of enamel
Term
Gingival to the contact area
Definition
An incipient carious lesion interproximal surface
Term
Ordinary hatchet
Definition
This is used to prepare retentive areas on anterior teeth
Term
Turbid dentin
Definition
In a carious lesions in which caries has extended into dentin, which of the following zones
contains infected dentin and is not allowed capable of remineralization
Term
enamelopasty?
Definition
The procedure of reshaping grooves with rotary cutting instrument
Term
Reactive sclerosis
Definition
Change in dentinal structure as a response to slowly progessive or mild irritations such as
mechanical abrasion or chemical erosion is known as
Term
Primary caries
Definition
The original carious lesion of the tooth is known as
Term
Affected dentin
Definition
Dentin is reversibly denatured and should be preserved
Term
Class I, V, VI
Definition
Which cavities can involve any teeth, anterior, or posterior?
Term
Deep and wide
Definition
All of the following are associated with rampant caries except
Term
The first statement is false, the second statement is true
Definition
Dentinal crystallites are slightly bigger than enamel crystallines. The hydroxyapatite
crysttallites of dentin are arrange in a less systemic manner than enamel crystallites.
Term
Spoon excavator
Definition
Used for removal of caries
Term
Angle former
Definition
Describe as a combination of chisel and gingival trimmer
Term
Enamel tufts
Definition
Ribbon like bundles of poorly calcified rods causing lateral spread of caries on DEJ are known
as
Term
Secondary dentin
Definition
Dentin formed after root completion
Term
Mandibular first bicuspid
Definition
Which tooth requires special attention when preparing the occlusal aspect for a restoration?
Term
Shank
Definition
This provides a bearing surface to control the alignment and concentricity of the instrument
Term
Dextrans are insoluble and sticky
Definition
Dental plaque is believed to adhere to teeth because
Term
Saliva
Definition
The initiation of caries four entities. Which of the following is not one of them?
Term
The statement is correct, but the reason is not
Definition
Sealants can be effective when places over incipient carious lesions because caries is caused by anaerobic microorganisms
Term
Are base to base at the DEJ
Definition
Pit and fissure caries is usually characterized by cones of decay that
Term
Hatchet
Definition
Which of the following instruments is used for preparing retentive areas and sharpening
internal lines angles on anterior teeth?
Term
Pain is common
Definition
Chronic caries is charactirzed by all of the following except one. Which one is the
exception?
Term
Teflon coated metal
Definition
Instruments used for handling resins are made of
Term
Infected dentin
Definition
This must be removed and not remineralizable
Term
Affected dentin
Definition
Dentin that is reversibly denature and should be preserver
Term
Tertiary dentin
Definition
This is formed by replacement odontoblasts in response to moderate-level irritants
Term
Class V
Definition
Caries found on the gingival third on the distal surface of 46 is classified as:
Term
Erosion
Definition
Chemicomechanical loss of tooth tissue is termed
Term
Pulp is protected from heat
Definition
Use of water spray during cutting procedures advantages
Term
The first statement is true, the second is false
Definition
Chisels are used primarily to cut enamel, while hatchets are used to cut dentin
Term
Inverted pen grasp
Definition
This is mostly used for tooth preparation employing the lingual approach on anterior teeth
Term
#56
Definition
The bur used to flatten the pulpal floor
Term
Class V
Definition
Caries found on the gingival third on the mesial surface of 11 is classified as
Term
Forms a gelatinous matrix
Definition
Streptococcus mutants is considered to be a principal etiologic agent of caries because it produces organic acids and it:
Term
Enamel spindles
Definition
Sensitivity can be felt in enamel due to the presence of
Term
Organic and inorganic constituents of dentin are homogenous in structure
Definition
All of the following describe the compositional and structural aspects of dentin EXCEPT:
Term
Sclerotic dentin
Definition
Dentinal tubules are filled with calcified material
Term
Both statement and the reason are correct and related
Definition
The rate of senile caries increasing in part because of the increase in gingival recession
Term
Body zone
Definition
There are four zones of carious enamel, the zone of incipient lesion. Which of the ones is the
largest?
Term
Streptococcus mutants and lactobacilli
Definition
The most common cariogenic bacteria responsible for coronal caries are Veillonella
Term
Ordinary hatchet
Definition
This is used to sharpen line angles and convivence points for gold foil preps
Term
Visible cavitation
b. Restoration in past 3 years
c. Exposed roots
d. Deep pit and fissures
Definition
Which of the following are known as high-risk factors for caries?
Term
Handle, shank and blade
Definition
Hand cutting instrument are composed of
Term
Pits and fissures
Definition
G.V black concluded that the following areas on tooth surfaces are relatively non
self-cleanable
Term
Class I
Definition
Caries found on the transverse ridge of 34 is classified as
Term
Transparent dentin
Definition
When removing caries, which of the following layers of dentin are affected, but not infected,
and therefore do not need to be removed?
Term
Saliva carioprotective
Definition
The following are true of dental caries except
Term
Modified pen grasps
Definition
The grasp that permits the greatest delicacy of touch
Term
Streptococcus mutans within dental plaque
Definition
There is abundant evidence that the initiation of dental caries requires a high proportion of
Term
Rests
Definition
This is established by placing a ring finger on a tooth of the same arch and ad close to the
operating site as possible
Term
Head
Definition
Performs the desired shaping of tooth
Term
Palm-and-thumb grasp
Definition
The handle is placed in the pal of the hand and grasped by all fingers while the thumb is free
of the instrument
Term
Cleoid discoid
Definition
Has a circular cutting edge and claw-like blade
Term
Butt-joint
Definition
The idea enamel-amalgam interface
Term
Actinomyces viscosus
Definition
The microorganism and most commonly associated with root surface caries is:
Term
Recurrent caries
Definition
Caries that occur at the junction of restoration and tooth is known as:
Term
Sucrose, glucans, lactic acid
Definition
___ is degrading by streptococcus mutans ___ and ___ therefore causing initiation and
progression
Term
Gingival margin trimmer
Definition
Produces bevel on axiopulpal line angle
Term
Guards
Definition
Hand instruments used to protect soft tissue from contact with sharp cutting or abrasive
instruments
Term
#169
Definition
The bur used to make walls diverging especially for inlay preparations
Term
False
Definition
A 169 may be used for removal of soft carious dentin
Term
Minimize dehydration of the dentinal surface
Definition
Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce injury to the pulp during a
restorative procedure?
Term
2.0 mmm
Definition
The ideal amount if dentin required between an amalgam restoration and the pulp for
insulation is
Term
Friction grip
Definition
A type of shank of shank which has a diameter of 0.0628
Term
Material alba
Definition
Another name for dental plaque is
Term
Turbid dentin
Definition
In carious lesion in which caries has extended into dentin, which of the following zones
contains infected dentin and is not capable of remineralization?
Term
Both statements are true
Definition
Fluoride reduces the rate of enamel solubility. This increases the hardness of enamel.
Term
Root surfaces of teeth
Definition
Senile carious lesions are mostly comonly found exclusively on the following areas on the
teeth
Term
The first statement is false, the second statement is true
Definition
Secondary dentin is formed in response to caries, operative procedures or wear. The dentin formed in response is formed by secondary odontoblast
Term
enamel
Definition
Full length enamel rods or full-length rods supported by shorter rods terminating
on sound dentin
Term
Not been invaded by microorganisms
Definition
Affected dentin differs from infected dentin in that is has:
Term
7.0 mm
Definition
What is the blade length of a cutting instrument with the following formula: 10-85-7-14?
Term
Backward caries
Definition
When spreads of caries along DEJ exceeds the caries in enamel is known as:
Term
Both statements are true
Definition
Studies have established that root sensitivity is due in part to open dentinal tubules at the
root surface. The hydrodynamic theory is the proposed mechanism for this sensitivity
Term
#ΒΌ
Definition
The bur used for preparation of retention grooves
Term
spoon excavator straight chisel
Definition
You set down the handpiece after preparing a class II amalgam on tooth #4. Your assistant
hands you a _____ so you can remove the last bit of caries and then the ____ so you can plane the facial and lingual walls of the preparation.
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