7 - Caries

Question 1

what diagnostic techniques to use to diagnose caries

Answer 1

1. mark I eyeball
2. systemic examination
3. sharp explorer/WHO probe
4. radiographs
5. trans-illumination

Question 2

what is useful for detecting Class III carious lesions in anterior teeth

Answer 2

trans-illumination

Question 3

trans-illumination can be used to detect what

Answer 3

1. Class III carious lesions in anterior teeth
2. detection of cracks
3. root canal orifices in teeth with crowns

Question 4

what uses a visible laser and causes caries to fluoresence.

Answer 4

diagnodent

Question 5

with diagnodent, values over ___ indicate frank caries and need for restoration

Answer 5

30

Question 6

what can be used if area is too difficult to open up on BW and only if patient is periodontally stable

Answer 6

dexis cari-vu near-infrared transillumination

Question 7

what ICDAS scores require remineralization or sealatn

Answer 7

0,1, 2, and 3

Question 8

what ICDAS scores quire surgical intervetion

Answer 8

4, 5, and 6

Question 9

does every discolorization on enamel or dentin need treatment

Answer 9

no only if caries

Question 10

what is the only way to get rid of severe fluorosis

Answer 10

veneer - must etch for 1 mintue

Question 11

outline form of preparation is determined by what

Answer 11

caries of DEJ. must explain to professor why you’re going bigger than ideal form

Question 12

what type of prep does dr. carney not like

Answer 12

slot preps