Operative 2 Midterm Flashcards

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What determines gingival depth for class II preps?

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Dictated by breaking gingival contact
No less than 3mm deep

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What is the ideal axial depth for dentin preparation on teeth?

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Axial depth = 0.2-0.5mm inside DEJ
Total depth = 1.5 for premolar at level of contact; 1.7mm for molar

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What are the indications for selection of a slot prep over a conventional class II prep?

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Restoring a small, cavitated interproximal lesion
No defective occlusal fissures or previous restoration

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What would you do if prepping a class II slot and walls flared more than anticipated?

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Add retention grooves

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Where is decay typically located in relation to interproximal contacts?

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Lesions are gingival and lingual to contact point

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What are the differences between the tofflemire and sectional matrix systems?

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Garrison sectional matrix:
Used for resin composite
Offers strong tooth separation for excellent contact points in class II restorations
Tofflemire:
Used for amalgam

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Whether or not a wedge is a necessary component for interproximal restoration systems?

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Wedge is necessary because it stabilizes the matrix band
Do not insert with excessive force

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Is the Garrison system the only sectional matrix system on the market?

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NO! Other systems include:
Brasseler DualForce
Ultradent Halo
Garrison Strata-G
Garrison Composi-Tight
Others

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Do you understand terminology of surfaces of prepped teeth to correctly name an identified landmark (ie, wall, floor, point angle, etc)?

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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
PIC

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Slot prep

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All walls and floors are external
Axial Wall extends all the way to the occlusal external surface
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Class III

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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

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Apex of angles point into the tooth
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External line angles

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Apex of angles point away from the tooth

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Point angles

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Junction of 3 plane surfaces of different orientation
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What is the name of carious dentin if provided a definition

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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?

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“Moderate” caries (dentin)

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What affects pulpal response in an ideal prep?

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Remaining dentin thickness (RDT)
Bacteria
Tooth prep
Restorative material

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Remaining dentin thickness (RDT) and how it effects an ideal prep

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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

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Bacteria and how it effects an ideal prep

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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

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Tooth prep and how it effects an ideal prep

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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

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Restorative material and how it effects an ideal prep

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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

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How would you go about dealing with a pulp exposure?

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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?

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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

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How would you go about trying to minimize flash with class III restorations?

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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

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When would you use auxiliary retentive features with class III preps?
When incisal and gingival walls are significantly diverging
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What determines class III prep facial extension?
Margin should extend into facial embrasure enough to break facial contact Should see light through facial margin area Faciolingually the lesion is about halfway through the tooth but sometimes you may see light and the prep still may not be halfway through the tooth Larger lesion may require further facial extension
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What determines class III prep gingival extension?
The extent of the lesion Gingival contact needs to be broken
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Which interproximal contact do you open and maintain with a class III prep?
Gingival contact = open Incisal contact = maintained
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What are appropriate preparation depths for an ideal class III?
Inciso-gingivally: 1.5 - 2.0 mm (from midpoint of contact to gingival margin) Axial wall: 1.25 - 1.5 mm deep at incisal 1.0 - 1.25 mm deep at gingival 0.5 mm into dentin Depth of facial wall for central incisor on dentoform (the one we did for practical) Incisal: 1.5 mm Gingival: 2 mm Extension Half way through the marginal ridge
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What does the contrast effect mean
Contrast Effect: visual phenomena that creates optical illusion difficult to decipher
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Different types of contrast effect
Value Darker background = tooth will look lighter Lighter background = tooth looks darker Hue Use a neural background when selecting color Chroma Use a background with a lower chroma relative to the shade of the tooth so color is more intense and easier to distinguish Areal Large teeth appear lighter and light teeth appear larger Small teeth appear darker and dark teeth appear smaller Spatial Recessed teeth appear darker Protrusive teeth appear lighter Successive When one color is viewed immediately after another and afterimage often will appear PIC
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How should you go about shade matching with patients?
Take a good picture before starting the color matching process Balance lighting and appropriate shade matching environment (gray or pastel color walls/cabinets (constant illumination 5,500K)) Pt. No lipstick or bright colored clothes Clean teeth - prophy when stains are present Shade match at the beginning of the visit when teeth are are hydrated View at eye level so that the most color-sensitive part of the retina is used. Distance of 10 inches Tooth and shade tab with different surface characteristics so wet the surface of both. Shade matching should be made quickly less than 5 seconds Be sure to put it on the same plane Ex. in image below we want to mimic right image Rest eyes between viewing by focusing on neutral gray surface When selecting appropriate hue Compare with canine since it has the highest chroma of dominate hue (thick dentin) Select 2 or 3 shade tabs as quickly as possible. Then 1 or 2 shade tabs should be reselected Measure color with restorative material that will be used for the actual restoration
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At what point in the appointment should you shade a match?
Shade match at the beginning of the visit when teeth are are hydrated
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How should a dentist deal with eye fatigue while shade matching?
Rest eyes between viewing by focusing on neutral gray surface Shade matching should be made quickly less than 5 seconds
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Understand chromaticity and value definitions related to color.
Look at and READ the pictures of these
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What are the ideal features of a class IV preparation?
Add a gingival floor with a rounded axio-gingival line angle and a bevel all the way around the prep Should look like a shallow “S” when looking at it straight on Facial margin bevel = 1.5 mm wide Lingual bevel = 1 mm wide 35-45° bevel Retention groove at axio-gingival line angle Retentive incisal point Gingival contact is broken and gingival margin is just into gingival embrasure Distance from incisal edge to gingival floor = 6mm Adjacent tooth to axial wall = 2mm at contact area Lingual margin is located distal to marginal ridge
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How do you modify a class III into a class IV prep?
Concave fracture = occurs when the incisal edge fractures and joins a previous large class III lesion Round bur at high speed is used to prep the cavity Connect the class III with the incisal fracture Remove weakened enamel that will be in occlusion Retain undermined facial enamel Make gingival floor relatively flat and perpendicular to long axis Add your 2 retention grooves DON'T add pins
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What type of lesion is most likely to result from facial trauma?
Class IV (??) Horizontal Occurs from trauma to tooth Pulp exposure may or may not be involved Clean up fracture and add a bevel all the way around Diagonal/Oblique Occurs from trauma to the tooth This is the fracture we simulated in lab Concave Broken incisal edge connects to previous class III
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What are the differences and benefits of dentin/enamel/translucent shades?
Dentin shades = block out the darkness of the mouth Enamel shades = lifelike translucency and color to the restoration Translucent shade = creates natural looking incisal edge
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What is the appropriate angle of a class IV bevel?
35-45° bevel PIC
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When should a sandwich technique be used?
Indications Class I, Class II, Class III and Class V restorations Deep posterior restorations Posterior restorations with subgingival interproximal preparations that are difficult to isolate or where no enamel remains Clinical Benefits Reduce postoperative sensitivity Pulpal protection from irritation Fluoride release over time Helps prevent demineralization Reduced microleakage compared to composite only Zone of inhibition next to the lass ionomer
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What is the definition of the sandwich technique?
The sandwich of glass ionomer (GI) cement, dental adhesive and resin composite is an effective technique that optimally combines the desirable properties of the restorative materials. In the sandwich technique, the GI is placed as a liner or base, followed by placement of a resin composite to provide an aesthetic restoration of the remaining cavity.
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Understand cavity conditioner and what it does.
Contains polyacrylic acid (20%) and aluminum chloride hexahydrate (3%) which removes the smear layer but is not acidic enough to significantly alter the calcium content of the tooth structure Do NOT use typical etch and bond for glass ionomer
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What are the steps in restoring a diastema?
Place rubber dam to avoid moisture contamination Roughen enamel surface with a diamond but to achieve better adhesion of the composite Add tetric evoceram composite in the shade BL on the mesio-facial of the tooth, blend mesially to create the int. Proximal contour and the facial portion of the contact point. Cure Mopper Pop - light cure for 3 seconds, gently separate #8 and #9 afterwards. Add a mylar strip and apply a rice size composite on the lingual surface. CURe. Pull the mylar strip out slowly towards the buccal Contour with a football bur and/or discs to form the mesio-facial line angle. Polish
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What are the factors to consider when restoring a diastema?
Location Size width/length ratio Shape of proximal disatema Shade selection
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What are the differences between a midline and non-midline diastema?
Midline diastema = usually more difficult and involves 2 teeth Non-midline diastema = usually involves one tooth Midline radiographs will help is diagnosing midline pathology
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What are possible causes for midline diastema formation?
Normal developing dentition Physiologic median diastema/ ugly duckling stage -Between 8-9 yrs old self-correcting malocclusion -- Particularly during eruption of permanent canines - as they erupt they displace the roots of lateral incisors mesially and → causes midline spacing Tooth material deficiency Microdontia Macrognathia Missing laterals Extracted tooth Physical impediment Retained deciduous Mesiodens Abnormal labial frenum Midline pathology Habits Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting
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What is the definition of a diastema?
A space greater than 0.5 mm between the proximal surfaces of adjacent teeth