2012 paper Flashcards
3 materials for crowns
All ceramic crowns
PJC
All metal
Procelain fused metal
What is the purpose of a post?
For retention of the core
What are 3 types of posts?
Cast metal Ceramic Fibre Threaded, serrated or smooth Parellel sided or tapered
What is the name given to the residual collar or dentine required before placing a post?
Ferulle
How much GP should be left in canal space when placing a post?
4-5mm
What are 2 forms of bone loss shown in radiograph?
Horizontal bone loss
Vertical bone loss
What are 3 characterstics of a ghost image?
Higher due to negative vertical beam angulation
Horizontally projected and horizontally magnified
Radiopaque
Changes in antero-posterior position
3 ways dose to patient is reduced?
Rectangular collimation F speed film/ digital sensor Use film holders and beam aiming device Justification Focus to skin distance @20cm
Difference between compton scatter and photoelectric effect?
Compton contributes to patient dose
Photoelectric contributes to image contrast and patient dose
What is the metal used to absorb heat during x rays production
Lead/copper
Name another metal used in xray production?
Aluminuium for filtration
What is EADT and EAT?
Extra alveolar drying time - time tooth is out the mouth
Extra alveolar time - amount of time the avulsed tooth has been out the mouth including any storage medium
What are 3 stroage mediums for an avulsed tooth?
Saliva
Cold milk
Saline
Blood
2 pieces of info you would give to someone about an avulsed tooth?
Hold by crown only
Wash in cold running water and let water flow
replace in socket and get person to bite on it with tissue or store in saliva/milk
Seek immediate attention
What type of splint do you use for a subluxation?
Flexible splint for 2 weeks