1114 Exam Flashcards
What class of restoration uses matrix bands
Class 2
What do class 3 and 4 use to hold material
Mylar/celluloid strips
how many wedges do use on restorations
1 for each side missing (mesial or distal)
what classes of restoration is bonded amalgam used on
class 1 and 2 (looks bad in the front teeth)
why would you use an intermediate restoration
waiting to see how tooth future, future permanent, patient cant afford
Describe IRMs
made of ZOE, tooth colored, used for temporary teeth
what do the knobs on universal/tofflemire retainer change
inner knob - size, outer knob - spindle tightness
what is a plastic filling instrument used for
transferring composite
what is a burnisher used for
smoothing amalgam
what is the discoid cleoid carver used for
carving amalgam
what is the hollumback carver used for
removing interproximal amalgam
what does post and core do
it is placed in dead teeth
how many retention pins should be placed
one for each missing cusp
describe a Maryland bridge
used to replace a missing tooth (bat like appearance)
what is core buildup
building up a tooth with restorative material in order to place a corwn or bridge
describe a broach
a barbed wire pulp file
describe a plugger
used to compact the restorative material
describe a spreader
similar to plugger but pointed end (along the side)
describe a glick instrument
one paddle side for carrying material and one thin side for compacting
describe a rubber stop
a marker to put on endodontic instruments to show how far down the dentist is to work
describe a rongeur
surgical instrument used for trimming, cutting, or reshaping bone during oral surgery (especially small pieces)
describe a bone file
used to smooth bone edges after rongeur
describe an elevator
used to loosen or remove teeth and roots (looks like screwdriver scoop)
describe a hemostat
scissor like, used for clamping tissues and blood vessels
what are the tooth mobility scores
Class 1 - able to be moved 1mm class 2 - able to be moved over 1 mm Class 3 - able to be moved up and down
when is bonded amalgam used
when additional retention is needed for a tooth restoration, particularly in deep cavities or weakened teeth.
what are retraction cord contraindications
cardiovascular issues. (contains epinephrine)
describe CAD/CAM
A digital system for designing and fabricating restorations like crowns. Patients typically require one appointment for scanning and milling.
describe Onlay
Covers cusps and part of the tooth surface
describe inlay
Fits within the cusps of the tooth
describe 3 quarter crown
Covers most but not all of the tooth
what are the steps for indirect restoration
Preparation → Impression → Temporary Restoration → Laboratory Fabrication → Final Cementation.
what is a Porcelain Jacket Crown
A full porcelain crown for aesthetics
what is the criteria for a provisional crown or bridge
Must fit well, restore function, protect margins, and be aesthetically acceptable
what are the types of provisionals
Prefabricated: Made beforehand, e.g., polycarbonate.
Custom: Made directly in the patient’s mouth.
describe the types of luting cements (edit)
zinc oxide eugenol, resin, and glass ionomer
what are the parts of a full denture
Base, flange, artificial teeth, and occlusal surface
what are the types of endodontic tests
Percussion, palpation, cold, heat, and electric pulp testing.
what is Pulpotomy
Removal of pulp from the crown
what is Periradicular Abscess
Infection around root tip
what does a paper point do
dries canals
what is prophylaxis
Cleaning for oral health.
what is root planing
smoothing of root surfaces
what is a currettage
removal of dead tissue
describe Osteoplasty
Bone reshaping.
describe Ostectomy
bone removal
what is Pedicle Graft
Tissue repositioning
what are the post-op instructions
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and hard foods; use cold packs and rinse gently with saltwater
what is Alveolar Osteitis
“Dry socket” caused by dislodged clot. Prevent with gentle rinsing; treat with medicated dressing.
what are the elastics used in orthodontics
Elastics: Align jaws.
Elastic Chain Ties: Close gaps.
Elastic Thread: Helps with tooth movement.
what are endogenous stains
Intrinsic discoloration caused during tooth development, e.g., tetracycline or fluorosis.
describe Rubber Cup Polishing
Position patient upright, use slow-speed handpiece, fulcrum for control, polish from gum to crown.
what are Sealant Contraindications
Presence of decay, insufficient enamel, or lack of patient cooperation.
