Cavity Prep Flashcards

1
Q

What is a class I cavity?

A

occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars, buccal pits of molars

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2
Q

what is a class II cavity?

A

approximal surfaces of molars and premolars

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3
Q

what is a class III cavity?

A

approximal surfaces of incisors and canines

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4
Q

what is a class IV cavity?

A

incisal edges of incisors and canines

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5
Q

what is a class V cavity?

A

cervical margins

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6
Q

disadvantages of blacks classificaiton

A

does not take into account root surface caries and secondary caries
more tooth tissue indicated to be cut than necessary

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7
Q

what is outline form?

A

the gaining of access to caries

by direct access/through part of the tooth

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8
Q

what is resistance form?

A

enabling restoration and remaining tooth to withstand masticatory forces

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9
Q

what angle should the cavity floor be at?

A

should be at a right angle to the direction of occlusal forces

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10
Q

what is retention form?

A

retaining material in the cavity

by grooves, undercuts/occlusal keys

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11
Q

what comes after retention form?

A

treatment of residual caries

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12
Q

where should caries be cleared first?

A

the EDJ then the base.

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13
Q

soft dentine? firm and stained dentine?

A

soft dentine is infected and should be removed

firm but stained dentine can be left

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14
Q

what is cavity debridement?

A

washing and drying to remove the debris

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15
Q

what is a line angle?

A

where two lines meet

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16
Q

what is the cavosurface angle?

A

where the cavity wall meets the tooth surface 90-100degrees

17
Q

what is the point angle?

A

where 3 lines meet