Class IV Composites, Veneers Flashcards
What is a class IV prep due to?
“chipped tooth”
Fractured incisal edge
What is a class III prep due to?
Interproximal caries on an anterior tooth
Whats the difference between class IV and class III prep?
Class IV has a missing incisal angle
What class prep has a more extensive bevel and why?
Class IV has more extensive bevel than class III to increase retention and esthetics
Where is there a bevel on a class IV prep?
At minimum same amount of enamel that is missing due to fracture
What does a bevel do for enamel?
Improves the adhesive bond to enamel by 18%
When are lingual enamel margins NOT beveled?
When there is a heavy centric contact (areas of teeth that contact opposing arch) on the margin
What should you do on the lingual to compensate for no bevel?
Use a dovetail for retention without beveling
What is a veneer prep?
A thin covering (often to hide the under layer)
What are the two types of veneers preps?
- Incisal lapping
- Window prep
What does an incisal lapping prep do to the incisal edge?
Prep includes incisal edge (removes the incisal edge)
When is an incisal lapping prep indicated?
When tooth needs to be lengthened or incisal defect is present
What is the more common veneer prep?
Window prep
What does a window prep do to the incisal edge?
Remains intact
How is a window veneer prep done?
Remove only enough tooth structure to achieve optimal
contours with final restoration