Operative 2 Midterm Flashcards
What determines gingival depth for class II preps?
Dictated by breaking gingival contact
No less than 3mm deep
What is the ideal axial depth for dentin preparation on teeth?
Axial depth = 0.2-0.5mm inside DEJ
Total depth = 1.5 for premolar at level of contact; 1.7mm for molar
What are the indications for selection of a slot prep over a conventional class II prep?
Restoring a small, cavitated interproximal lesion
No defective occlusal fissures or previous restoration
What would you do if prepping a class II slot and walls flared more than anticipated?
Add retention grooves
Where is decay typically located in relation to interproximal contacts?
Lesions are gingival and lingual to contact point
What are the differences between the tofflemire and sectional matrix systems?
Garrison sectional matrix:
Used for resin composite
Offers strong tooth separation for excellent contact points in class II restorations
Tofflemire:
Used for amalgam
Whether or not a wedge is a necessary component for interproximal restoration systems?
Wedge is necessary because it stabilizes the matrix band
Do not insert with excessive force
Is the Garrison system the only sectional matrix system on the market?
NO! Other systems include:
Brasseler DualForce
Ultradent Halo
Garrison Strata-G
Garrison Composi-Tight
Others
Do you understand terminology of surfaces of prepped teeth to correctly name an identified landmark (ie, wall, floor, point angle, etc)?
External walls
Prepared (cut) surface that extends to external tooth surface
Internal walls
Prepared tooth surface that does NOT extend to external tooth surface
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Floor
Prepared wall that is flat and perpendicular to occlusal forces that are directed occlusal gingivally
Provide stabilizing seat for restoration distributing forces and stresses on tooth surface
Increase resistance form
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Slot prep
All walls and floors are external
Axial Wall extends all the way to the occlusal external surface
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Class III
External walls = incisal, facial, gingival, axial
Axial wall is internal only in the case where a lingual wall is maintained, such as when a tooth is rotated or direct access is prepared
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Internal line angles
Apex of angles point into the tooth
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External line angles
Apex of angles point away from the tooth
Point angles
Junction of 3 plane surfaces of different orientation
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What is the name of carious dentin if provided a definition
Destroyed dentin
Soft
Pale brown
Destroyed, abundant bacteria
Infected dentin
Yellow/pale brown
Tubules enlarged, full of bacteria
Affected dentin
“Rubbery”
Orange/pale brown
Absence of bacteria, acid effects present
Sclerotic dentin
Hard
White/grayish
Calcified
Normal/sound dentin
Appears normal (yellowish)
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Which stage of carious lesions would most likely result in postop pain?
“Moderate” caries (dentin)
What affects pulpal response in an ideal prep?
Remaining dentin thickness (RDT)
Bacteria
Tooth prep
Restorative material
Remaining dentin thickness (RDT) and how it effects an ideal prep
Dentin = excellent buffering capacity to neutralize effects of cariogenic acids
Insulates pulp from temperature increase during cavity prep and temperature oscillations
RDT = single most important factor in protecting pulp against insult/injury
Preservation of remaining tooth structure is more important to pulpal health than placement of liners/bases
Bacteria and how it effects an ideal prep
Pulp is a soft tissue, it reacts to an irritant with an inflammatory response
Mild and transitory pulpal response to dental materials
Significant adverse response with pulpal invasion by bacteria/toxins
Increased permeability of enamel allows the passage of stimuli along enamel rods
Carious process = induces formation of reparative dentin and reactive dentin sclerosis, which increases protection
Pulpal invasion = severe inflammation or pulpal necrosis
Favorable responses are found in pulpal tissue adjacent to restorative material
Tooth prep and how it effects an ideal prep
High and low speed handpieces
Pulp reaction depends on degree of friction and desiccation
Small/localized dry prep may be tolerated, but severity of pulpal response increases as a function of surface area prepared without proper care
RDT also affects pulpal damage by instrumentation (thermal insulation)
Recommendations to avoid pulpal necrosis:
- Light pressure
- Sharp, new burs
- Abundant air/water spray
- Preserve tooth structure
Restorative material and how it effects an ideal prep
Glass ionomer
Cavity liner or restorative material
Initial low pH may cause negative transitory pulpal response
Favorable pulpal response when NOT in direct contact
Composite resin
NEVER in direct contact with the pulp
Chronic inflammation:
Uncured monomers
Polymerization shrinkage
Cytotoxicity of resin components
Heat generation
Successful margin sealing
Amalgam
NEVER in direct contact with the pulp
Has antibacterial properties, improved marginal sealing over time
Requires thermal insulation in deeper preps
Calcium hydroxide
Antibacterial
Causes minor local inflammation
Highly soluble/poor mechanical properties
How would you go about dealing with a pulp exposure?
Direct pulp capping
Once pulp exposed bleeding controlled and a permanent restoration is placed
Wash cavity/control bleeding with sterile solution; Ca(OH)2 (AKA: Dycal) over the perforation + RMGI +restoration
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What are important points to understand in trying to prevent post op pain?
Pulp reaction will depend on degree of friction and desiccation
Small localized dry preps may be tolerated but the severity of the pulpal response increases as a function of surface area prepared without proper care
RDT also affects pulpal damage by instrumentation (thermal insulation)
For a successful prep use:
Light pressure, sharp burs, abundant air water spray, and preservation of tooth structure
How would you go about trying to minimize flash with class III restorations?
When you place the last increment lingually, adapt the mylar strip
Before curing, lift the matrix on the lingual and remove excess composite
Reposition the matrix lingually and cure