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| Specific conditions that determine the need for restorative dentistry include: |
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Initial or recurring decay
Replacement of a failed restoration
Abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure
Erosion of tooth structure |
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| Restorative (operative) dentistry is focused on |
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| general dental needs of the patient |
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| General dentistry is also called |
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| What conditions require esthetic dentistry |
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Discoloration due to extrinsic or intrinsic staining
Anomalies caused by developmental disturbances
Abnormal spacing between teeth
Trauma |
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| What is cavity preparation? |
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Definition
| is the process of removing diseased tooth structure while leaving healthy tooth structure for the tooth to maintain a restoration |
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| What are the steps in cavity preparation? |
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Initial preparation
Final preparation |
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| What are the steps of initial preparation for cavities? |
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| Outline form, resistance form, retention form, and convenience form |
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| What is "outline form" in the initial cavity preparation? |
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| Design and initial depth of sound tooth structure |
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| What is resistance form in initial cavity preparation? |
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| Primary shape and placement of cavity walls |
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| What is retention form in initial cavity preparation? |
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| To resist displacement or removal |
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| What is convenience form in initial cavity preparation? |
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| Accessibility in preparing and restoring the tooth |
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| What steps are involved in final cavity preparation? |
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Removing any enamel, diseased dentin or old restorative material (or a combination)
Inserting additional resistance and retention notches, grooves, and coves
Placing protective dental materials (lining agents, bases, desensitizing, or bonding agents) |
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| Final cavity preparation is. . . |
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| is the second stage of cavity preparation |
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| Why are Class I restorations so common? |
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Definition
| Because of this anatomic feature, plaque and debris will accumulate within these areas, making it difficult for a patient to keep the areas clean. |
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| What are pits and fissures? |
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| Tiny faults in tooth enamel |
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| Where are pits and fissures located? |
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Definition
| (Occlusal surface of a molar or premolar |
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| Where are Class I restorations located? |
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Occlusal pits and fissures of premolars and molars
Buccal pits and fissures of mandibular molars
Lingual pits and fissures of the maxillary molars
Lingual pits of maxillary incisors, most frequently in the pit near the cingulum |
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| What is a class II lesion? |
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| A Class II lesion is the extension of a Class I lesion into the proximal surfaces of premolars and molars |
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| What surfaces are involved in a class II restoration? |
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Two-surface restoration of posterior teeth
Three-surface restoration of posterior teeth
Multisurface, four-surface (or more) restoration of posterior teeth |
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| What does a class III lesion effect? |
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Definition
| Affects the interproximal surface of incisors and canines |
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| What does a class IV lesion effect? |
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| Involves a larger surface area, including the incisal edges and interproximal surface of incisors and canines |
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| What accessory items would be needed for Class III and Class IV restorations? |
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Definition
| (Mylar-strip matrix system |
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| How does a Class IV restoration differ from a Class III restoration? |
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| (Class IV occurs on the lingual surfaces of teeth, and Class III occurs on the interproximal surfaces |
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| How is a class V restoration classified? |
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| Classified as a smooth surface restoration |
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| Class V lesions tend to occur in: |
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| What material is generally used for class V restorations? |
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| A composite resin material is preferred |
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| In general when using retention pins, one pin is placed for each missing. . . |
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| What is used to place a retention pin? |
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| Do you cement in retention pins? |
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| Why is it important to use a dental dam when preparing and placing pins? |
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| It's easy to lose or misplace the parts involved. |
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Term
| What is an intermediate restoration? |
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| Restoration placed for a short term |
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| What are the primary factors for placing an intermediate restoration? |
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Definition
To wait and determine the health of a tooth
While waiting to receive a permanent restoration
For financial reasons |
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| What is the appropriate consistency of the intermediate restorative material? |
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| A thin layer of tooth-colored material, applied to the facial surface of a prepared tooth |
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| Why would a person get a veneer? |
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Definition
Used to improve the appearance of teeth that are:
Abraded
Eroded
Discolored with intrinsic stains
Darkened after endodontic treatment |
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| In a direct veneer, what material is used? |
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| uses composite resin to create a veneer |
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| What material is used for an indirect veneer? |
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Definition
| porcelain veneer cemented to the tooth |
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| An open contact, or space between the teeth |
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| What is another name for tooth whitening? |
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| What are three indications for tooth whitening? |
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Extrinsic stains from foods, cigarette smoking, coffee, or tea
Aged teeth
Intrinsic stains, such as mild tetracycline stains and mild fluorosis |
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| Is tooth whitening guarantee'd or permanent? |
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| neither guaranteed nor permanent |
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| How long do the effects of most whitening systems last? |
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| Which stains are harder to bleach? |
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Definition
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| What are some bleaching options? |
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In-office treatment
At-home treatment
Over-the-counter options |
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| Which bleaching treatment is least costly? |
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Definition
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| Which involve dentist supervision? |
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| (In-office and at-home treatment |
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| Where can you get extra strength whitening strips? |
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Definition
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| What are the two adverse effects of tooth whitening? |
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| 1. Thermal sensitivity 2. Tissue Irritation |
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| What is the assistants role in tooth whitening? |
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Assist in recording the medical and dental history
Make shade selection
Take intraoral photographs before and after the whitening procedure
Take and pour up the preliminary impression for the custom tray
Fabricate and trim the tray
Provide postoperative instructions on use of the material |
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