DPH Handout - FDPI MI in Dental Caries Management Flashcards
1
Q
FDI meaning
A
La Federacion Dental Internacional
2
Q
5 principles of MI dentistry in the management of dental caries
A
- modification of oral flora
- patient education
- remineralization of non-cavitated lesions of enamel and dentin
- minimal operative intervention of cavitated lesions
- repair of defective restoration
3
Q
T or F: dental caries is an infectious disease
A
T
4
Q
should be explained to patient
A
- etiology of dental caries
- means of prevention through dietary and oral hygiene measures
5
Q
plays a critical role in demineralization/remineralization cycle
A
saliva
6
Q
should be assessed in saliva
A
quantity and quality
7
Q
what operative intervention should focus on
A
preservation of natural tooth structure
8
Q
adhesive materials that can be used for preparation of minimal cavity restoration
A
- GIC
- resin composite
9
Q
removal of restorations results in
A
increase in cavity size
