Chapater 48: General dentistry

Question 1

also referred to as

operative dentistry

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general dentistry

Question 2

you can associate general dentistry as a combination of

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restorative dentistry and esthetic dentistry.

Question 3

the process of removing diseased tooth structure while leaving healthy tooth structure for the tooth to maintain a restoration.

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cavity preparation

Question 4

The dentist decides on the design and initial depth of sound tooth structure

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outline form

Question 5

The dentist determines the primary shape and placement of the cavity walls for strength and durability

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resistance form

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The dentist knows where to place retention in the preparation to help in securing the restoration in place

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retention form

Question 7

The dentist has accessibility into the tooth to prepare and restore the tooth

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convenience form

Question 8

a one-surface lesion involving the pits and fissures of a tooth.

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class I

Question 9

an extension of the class I cavity into the proximal surfaces of the premolars and molars

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class II lesion

Question 10

A class II restoration can be termed conservative, where it involves ___ surfaces of a tooth, or comprehensive, where it involves ____ or more surfaces, along with the removal of a cusp.

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two

three

Question 11

Either _____ or ______ ____ can be selected as a direct restorative material for a class II restoration.

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amalgam

composite resin

Question 12

in class __ a matrix system is required

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II

Question 13

affects the interproximal surfaces (mesial or distal) of incisors and canines

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class III lesion

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involves a larger surface area (mesial or distal), which includes the incisal edge and the interproximal surfaces of incisors and canines

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class IV lesion

Question 15

To help in the contouring process, a ____ ___ ___ is used in the restoration process.

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mylar matrix system

Question 16

classified as a smooth surface restoration. These decayed lesions occur on the gingival third of the facial or lingual surface of any tooth

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class V restoration

Question 17

are indicated for teeth with significant loss of tooth structure because of decay, fracture, or trauma.

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Retention (retentive) pins

one pin is placed for each missing cusp

Question 18

is a temporary restoration that can be placed in any tooth or surface for a short time.

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intermediate restoration

Question 19

the type of material most commonly used for intermediate restoration procedure when tooth structure is replaced

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IRM

Question 20

thin layer of tooth-colored material applied to the facial surface of a prepared tooth.

May be placed on one or more anterior teeth for an esthetic purpose.

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veneer

Question 21

There are two distinctive techniques used in the placement of veneers

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direct technique

indirect technique

Question 22

also referred to as vital bleaching,

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teeth whitening