2. Restorative Dentistry I Flashcards
Why is isolation important
- Clean and dry field
- Restorative materials can be moisture sensitive
- Protects soft tissue
- Limits chemical exposure to the patient
- Increases access and visualization
What are the pros of RD isolation
- Cheap
- Good soft tissue protection
- Can isolate multiple teeth at once
- Can be used with or without a mouth prop
- Increases N2O efficacy (breathing through nose)
What are the cons of using a rubber dam
- Latex allergy
- Tough to place
- Not well tolerated (nasal congestion)
- Requires anesthesia
What RD clamps are used for permenant molars
14 or 14A
What RD clamps are used for the premolars
2
What RD clamp is used for a primary molar
8
What is the purpose of the serrated edges on RD clamps
Clamp partially erupted teeth
What are the two options for placing holes in a rubber dam
- Split dam (connect two holes)
- Quadrant holes (separate holes)
When placing the rubber dam in one step you must utilize the (split dam/quadrant holes) technique
quadrant holes
Two step placement of the rubber dam is easier with the (split dam/quadrant holes) technique
split dam
(Wing/wingless) clamp should be used for two step RD placement? One step?
Two step= wingless
One step= wing
What are the pros of isolite
- Suction and light
- Isolates two quads
- Can do sealants with single operator
- Good soft tissue protection
What are the cons of isolite
- Expensive
- Not well tolerated with gaggers
- Limited working space
What are the pros to isolating with cotton rolls and dry angle
- Easy to set up
- Cheap
- Perceived as least invasive by the patient
What are the cons of cotton roll/dry angle isolation
- Poor soft tissue protection
- Least effective moisture control
- Should be using 4 handed dentistry
- No chemical exposure protection
Dry angles should be used when working on the (maxillary/mandibular) arch
maxillary
When done properly which isolation method provided better sealant quality (Isolite or cotton rolls)
Both are equally effective when done properly
According to the cochrane Collaboration review - what did their study determine
- Sealants prevent caries for 48 months- after that effectiveness is unclear
- Very effective in high risk patients- low risk patients not as much
Pit and fissure caries account for -% of caries in permenant posterior teeth and _% in primary teeth
80-90%…44%
Resin based sealants reduce caries up to _% in the 1st year and _% after 4 yrs
86%…58%