Maintenance in Restorative Dentistry Flashcards
1
Q
Weibull survival curve
A
Failure rate initially high
Failure rate decreases with time
May then increase with time due to fatigue related biological/structural failure
2
Q
What to do at review
A
Check for new or continuing disease - plan remedial therapy and maintenance Check adequacy of existing restorations - plan repair/replacement - may require referral Check compliance with maintenance protocol Determine future recall periods
3
Q
IF something has broken
A
Always ask WHY
