contemporary perspective Flashcards
1
Q
what is used in a caries risk assessment?
A
previous disease DMFT due to caries
diet
fluoride use
OH - plaque control
saliva - impaired/altered salivary flow
medical history
2
Q
when doesn’t a carious tooth need a restoring?
A
Non cavitated carious lesion that is cleansable and patient has good OH
3
Q
when does a carious tooth need restoring?
A
Cavitated lesions aren’t cleansable so needs caries removed and a filling placed
4
Q
when is a tooth unrestorable?
A
very very big hole
caries in the floor of the pulp chamber
extends too far subgingivally - marginal seal
insufficient tooth structure to retain a restoration
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