advanced restorative dentistry

Question 1

restorative dentistry

Answer 1

eliminate, prevent new and recurrent disease and restore function and aesthetics using most appropriate materials and techniques

Question 2

restoration replacement cycle

Answer 2

remove more tooth structure
- structural degradation occurs
increased stress fields
accentuated duet to fatigue effects, change in physical properties, placement of adjacent lesions

Question 3

environmental damage to tooth and restorations

Answer 3

temp
pH
wet

Question 4

hierarchy of evidence

Answer 4

systematic reviews and meta analysis of RCT
RCT
cohort studies
case control studies
cross sectional surveys 
case reports

Question 5

consequences of loss of pulp vitality

Answer 5

loss of structural integrity
pain discomfort, loss of function or aesthetrics
compromised tooth