class V cavities Flashcards
what do cervical caries indicate?
high caries risk
what should always be done first before treatment for cervical caries or other carious lesions?
OHI
F
Diet
when do you intervene with cervical lesions?
cavitated but firm- leave- can be recontoured to become self cleansing
only intervene if pulp interference risk, poor aesthetics, stagnation site
how do you treat cervical caries?
LA
rubber dam
remove caries
bevel enamel
line if necessary
restore with composite
what issues arise with cervical caries?
- moisture control
- access
what is the aim of root surface caries treatment?
to arrest caries
why are root surface caries necessary to treat?
no enamel- spread rapidly
if shallow root surface caries, what should be done?
recontour- self cleansing
if deep root surface?
no LA- sclerotic
rubber dam
remove soft dentine- excavator as easily exposed pulp
restore with GI
