general restorative

Question 1

Why do smokers not bleed?

Answer 1

Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor.

When the pt stops smoking then their gums will bleed

Question 2

3 pre-eruptive effects of using fluoride.

Answer 2

1. The enamel has improved crystallinity and increased crystal size.
2. Decreased acid solubility.
3. More rounded cusps and fissures.

Question 3

2 post-eruptive effects of using fluoride.

Answer 3

1. Promotes remineralisation of early caries.
2. Makes the enamel more resistant to attack.

Question 4

How many sugar attacks are recommended in people’s diet?

Answer 4

4 or less

Question 5

Putting PPE on:

Answer 5

1. Wash Hands
2. Apron
3. Mask
4. Goggles
5. Gloves

Question 6

Taking PPE off:

Answer 6

1. Gloves -> SANITISE
2. Apron
3. Eye Protection -> SANITISE
4. Mask
5. WASH HANDS

Question 7

When is the high speed used?

Answer 7

For cutting enamel and performing restorations.

Question 8

What speed should the high speed be at?

Answer 8

250,000 - 500,000 rpm

Question 9

When should the slow speed handpieces be used?

Answer 9

1. Cutting dentine
2. Clearing caries
3. Polishing.

Question 10

What speed is used for the slow speed?

Answer 10

4000 - 40,000 rpm