Lecture 7: Fillings and Procedures

Question 1

bitewing x-ray

Answer 1

• shows anatomical crown and upper portion of the root

- looks for interproximal decay

Question 2

periapical x-ray

Answer 2

• shows full anatomical root

Question 3

occlusal x-ray

Answer 3

• shows teeth from a vertical point of view

- going out of style w/ advances in technology

Question 4

panorex/panoramic x-ray

Answer 4

• shows both arches in full

- not a ton of detail, but provides lots of good info

Question 5

cone beam x-ray

Answer 5

• 3d x-ray

- costs over $100,000 !!

Question 6

cephalometric x-ray

Answer 6

• full cranial x-ray

- used in orthodontics

Question 7

Two Types of Fillings

Answer 7

Direct and indirect

Question 8

Direct filling

Answer 8

performing a filling for a pt. right then and there

Question 9

Indirect filling

Answer 9

taking an impression, making a restoration on a dental model, then the restoration is cemented/bonded in place

Question 10

Types of direct fillings

Answer 10

1. Amalgam (silver)

2. Composite

Question 11

Amalgam filling

Answer 11

mercury is combined with alloy. used as a filling material and held in mechanically by the shape of the preparation.

Question 12

Composite filling (direct)

Answer 12

tooth-colored filling that is bonded to the tooth. composite is a term for a wide range of dental materials that are tooth-colored.

Question 13

Materials used for indirect fillings

Answer 13

• Gold
• Composite
• Porcelain