class IV preparation Flashcards
class IV lesion
a proximal lesion of anterior teeth that involves one or more incisal angles
what can cause a class IV lesion?
- caries
- trauma
- occlusal interferences
- grinding
- or any combo of the above
type of preparation and restoration can vary based on the:
- cause
- esthetics
- occlusal scheme
- finances
when should you check the occlusion of a class IV?
BEFORE preparation
when should you choose a composite body shade?
- prior to beginning
- in proper light
classifications of fractures of a class IV
- Ellis Classifications: bases on extent of fracture
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
class I fracture of a class IV prep
- in enamel only
- best pulpal prognosis
- retention can be challenging due to occlusion
class II fracture of a class IV prep
- fracture extends through enamel into dentin
- risk of pulpal involvement long term increases (due to original trauma)
- can be restored with direct composite, veneers, or crowns
class III fracture of a class IV prep
- extends through enamel and dentin and exposed pulpal tissue clinically
- minimally requires pulpal protection prior to retoration
- need for root canal increases
- long term, may require crown
other classifications according to trauma (non class IV lesion)
- non vital tooth without loss of tooth structure
- total tooth loss (avulsion)
- displacement of tooth without fracture of crown or root
- fracture of entire crown
before treatment with trauma:
- must evaluate for other injuries (lacerations, head injury, jaw fractures, etc.)
- must evaluate tooth for vitality (if vital = re-test vitality as it may become non-vital)
- radiographic exam (!!! - look for widened PDL, caries, root fractures)
- discuss options with patient
before class IV treatment consider:
- consider nature of injury
- need for root canal now or in future
- prep design
- restorative material
- patient occlusion!!!!
complications
- retention?
- root canal?
- post and core?
- crown?
- veneer?
- patient’s bite
bite classification
class I: normal
class II: overbite
class III: underbite
open bite
complications with bite:
- laterotrusive or protrusive interferences
- severely worn dentition (bruxism)
- collapsed bite
considerations (of variation)
- “young” tooth will have a large pulp chamber and high pulp horns
- tooth’s apex may not be closed and will require treatment prior to root canal
- consider pulpal protection even in a moderate fracture (CaOH as liner, glass ionomer as a base)