diagnosis of caries -:)

Question 1

benefits of early detection

Answer 1

reduced need to intervention restoration
greater preservation of tooth structure
reduced mechanical failure of teeth and restorations
reduced health inequality

Question 2

pupal pain categories

Answer 2

reversible

irreversible

Question 3

reversible pupal pain

Answer 3

inflammaition would subside
transient (short )
hypersensitivity to stimuli

Question 4

irreversible pupal pain

Answer 4

inflammation would remain
nerve will die
spontanteous pain
long lastings

Question 5

differential diagnosis for tooth ache

Answer 5

sinusitis
ear infection
dental trauma
bone infections

Question 6

how to diagnose caries

Answer 6

visual inspection (probing lesions is unreliable)
radiography
transillumination

Question 7

what do black regions suggest

Answer 7

remineralisation

Question 8

what do softer brown areas show

Answer 8

more ative caries

Question 9

types of radiographs

Answer 9

bitewing
periapical
OPT

Question 10

bitwing radiogrpah

Answer 10

can look at contact areas

Question 11

resotations

Answer 11

remove day and fills hole where decay was

does not stop decay

Question 12

transillimination

Answer 12

used to highlight where tooth has demineralsed

enamel and dentine become less translucent giving darker area

Question 13

proximal surface impression

Answer 13

elastomer impression

not viable as 3 days is consuming

Question 14

caries detection dye

Answer 14

flows into stains and demineralised tissue

Question 15

laser fluroesence

Answer 15

quantifies the caries process
bacterial porphryisn fluoresce
more sensitive than bitewings

Question 16

caries risk assessment

Answer 16

diet assessment
saliva
fluoride
socioeconomic status
lifestyle
past dental history

Question 17

ICDAS

Answer 17

International caries detection and assessment system