OEQ Flashcards
What is the “gold standard” for pulp capping?
Dycal (CaOH)
The most important factor for DIRECT pulp cap success is:
control of hemostasis
A tooth with irreversible pulpitis will demonstrate:
- being vital
- pain with heat
- spontaneous pain
- pain or relief with cold
(all of the above are characteristics of IP)
T/F: Pulp capping should be avoided if placing a crown/bridge on that tooth. After a direct pulp cap, the pulp typically “heals” within 2-6 days.
First statement true; second statement false (4-6 weeks is healing phase)
Generally the “cutback” technique for milled CEREC restorations is better for:
anterior teeth
T/F: Occlusal views should visualize the incisal edges of the most anterior teeth. Full-smile photographs should be taken slightly below the occlusal plane.
S1- true
S2- false
Which of the following is NOT an esthetic restoration?
a) class III ML composite on #8
b) ceramic facial veneers #7-10
c) class II DO composite #20
d) all ceramic crown on #4 following RCT
e) class IV composite on #24
ceramic facial veneers #7-10
What is required for a tooth to undergo an INDIRECT pulp cap?
- deep, asymptotic caries
- vital tooth
T/F: A pulp exposure would result in the need for an INDIRECT pulp cap
false- direct pulp cap
Supply-side economics says that an increase in dentists will:
a- increase competition
b- decrease service fees
c- increase innovation
d- A&B
e- all of the above
e- all of the above
What is the HIGHEST value side in the vita shade guide?
B1
Patients who use the ADA recommended ___ carbamide peroxide whitening solution at-home should expect a noticeable difference after _____.
10% carbamide peroxide
4-5 days
What is NOT true about the use of Opalescence whitening trays?
a- amalgam restorations may turn the trays purple
b- stopping intermittently should not affect results
c- fluoride gel or potassium nitrate toothpaste can be used to reduce sensitivity
d- an ends-treated tooth can have a lingual access opened for internal bleaching
e- it is safe to use for pregnant patients
e- it is NOTTTTT safe to use for pregnant patients
T/F: A 30-35% hydrogen peroxide solution is used for in-office bleaching. In-office bleaching typically takes 2-6 visits, each lasting 30-45 minutes.
Both statements true
Dental adhesion is primarily:
micromechanical adhesion
Soflex discs can be used to ____ a class IV restoration
polish
What color stain, when added to a milled CEREC restoration, gives the appearance of translucency?
blue
Esthetic crown lengthening is indicated in all of the following except:
a- subgingival margin placement
b- gingival overgrowth
c- altered passive eruption
d- excessive gingival display
e- none of the above
a- sub G margin placement
A patient comes in complaining of a toothache. When asked to describe the character of pain, the patient states that it generally hurts on the upper teeth but cannot isolate it to a single tooth. The patient also says tilting his head makes the pain worse. What is the most likely cause of pain?
maxillary sinus infection
- upper teeth pain but can’t isolate
- pain worsens with tilting head
After gingivectomy, complete connective tissue repair occurs ____ post-op.
6 weeks
T/F: A midline deviation under 4mm is typically unnoticeable by others. A midline deviation that is canted in one direction is more noticeable.
both statements true