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What is centric occlusion ?

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The position of the mandible when the teeth are in maximum intercuspation
Tooth related jaw position

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What is centric relation ?

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The position of the mandible e when the teeth first come into contact in the return dead position
Jaw related position
The heads of the condyls are in their medially braced uppermost untrained position
Ideal F/F occlusion

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What is anterior guidance ?

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The pathway of guidance provided by the palatial surfaces of upper anterior teeth during protrusion of the mandible

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What is canine guidance ?

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The pathway of guidance provided by the palatal surfaces of the upper canines during lateral movement 
The majority of patients with intact dentition and class 1 occlusion will have canine guidance
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What is disclusion ?

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The separation of posterior teeth during anterior guidance and the separation of anterior teeth during canine guidance

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What is group function ?

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Articulation between posterior teeth on the working side during lateral movement of the mandible
Ideal occlusion for full dentures

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Which factors determine occlusion ?

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Teeth
Left and right tmj
Neuromuscular system

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Define caries

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A process affecting the mineralised tissues ie denting enamel and cementum caused by the action of microorganisms on fermentable carbohydrates

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What are the common sites of caries ?

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Pits and fissures
Approximal
Root surfaces

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What are the requisites for caries ?

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Plaque containing cariogenic bacteria
Substrate eg sugar
Susceptible tooth surface
Time

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Which bacteria are involved in the caries process ?

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Strep mutants
lactobacillus deep lesions
Actinomyces for cervical caries

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What is the microscopic appearance of primary enamel caries ?

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Initiation phase
Destruction of enamel
Invasion of enamel by bacteria
Secondary enamel caries

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Describe the initiation phase Of primary enamel Caries

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Translucent zone
Dark zone
Body of lesion
Surface zone

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What is the relative porosity of primary enamel caries ?

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Normal enamel is 0.1%
Translucent zone is 1%
Dark zone is 2-4%
Periphery of body is 5%
Centre of body is 25% 
Surface zone is 1%
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Describe secondary enamel caries

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Enamel next to dentine is more susceptible to caries due to branching of tubules

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What is secondary / reactionary dentine ?

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Regular is rapid change of direction of dentinal tubules, similar to primary dentine
Irregular is rapid deposition of dentine due to caries, irregular pattern and little tubules

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What risk factors are associated with caries ?

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Cultural social and economic status 
Age 
Systemic and topical fluoride 
Sugar intake 
General and dental health knowledge
Medical conditions 
Saliva, plaque and bacterial flora
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What are the defence reactions of the pulp dentine complex ?

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Tubular sclerosis
Secondary dentine
Pulpitis

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What are the principles of cavity design ?

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Gain access
Clear caries from adj
Remove unsupported enamel and grossly carious areas
Extend margins to prevent future disease
Consider retention, occlusal strength
Remove debris and dry

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What is GV Blacks cavity classification ?

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Class I - caries in outs and fissures
Class II - caries on approximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Class III - caries on approximal surfaces of anterior teeth
Class IV - caries on approximal surfaces of anterior teeth including the incisal edge
Class V - carries of the cervical surfaces

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Why are crowns placed ?

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Protect remaining tooth structure
Prevent drifting, over eruption
Restore occlusal function and arch integrity
Aesthetics

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What are the indications for a crown ?

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Cusp fracture

Vertical fracture

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What are the contra indications of crowns ?

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Poor oral hygiene
Insufficient tooth structure
Poor periodontal support
Non vital tooth - untreated periodical disease

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What is the diagnostic approach towards crowns ?

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History
Intra oral examination
Radiographs
Diagnostic models or face bow record

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What type of articulation should diagnostic casts be set up on for crowns ?
Semi adjustable articulator
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What are the advantages of diagnostic casts in The process of crown treatment planning ?
Can see edentulous areas View occlusion from lingual aspect Assess length of abutment teeth to decide best crown design Assess abutment teeth drifting, rotation, inclination and buccolingual displacement
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What are the biochemical principles of crown preparations ?
``` Preservation of tooth structure Marginal integrity Retention and resistance Preservation of periodontium Structural durability ```
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What are the consequences of excessive removal of tooth structure during a crown preparation ?
Pulpal inflammation and necrosis | Acceleration of restorative cycle
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Define retention
The ability of a crown to resist removal along its pathway of insertion
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Define resistance
The ability of a crown to resist removal from apical, oblique or functional directions
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What factors contribute to the degree of retention of a crown ?
``` Degree of taper Length of crown Type of cement Surface area of cement film Amount of cement under shear Roughness of the tooth surface ```
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What is the ideal degree of taper for a crown ?
5-8 degrees up to 16 degrees
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State the advantages, disadvantages, occlusal reduction and finish line for a full metal crown
Adv - little tooth preparation, does not wear opposing teeth Disadvantage - aesthetics Occlusal reduction is 1 mm non functional cusp, 1.5 mm functional Finish line is 1 mm champher
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State the advantages, disadvantages, occlusal reduction and finish line for an all ceramic crown
Adv- aesthetics Disadvantages- increased wear of opposing teeth, substantial tooth preparation Occlusal reduction is 1.5-2mm incisally Finish line is 1.2-1.5 mm shoulder
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State the advantages, disadvantages, occlusal reduction and finish line for a porcelain bonded to metal crown
Adv- aesthetics, reasonable tooth prep Disadvantage - wear of opposing teeth Occlusal reduction is 2 mm Finish line is 1.2 mm shoulder on labial surface and 0.5 mm champher on lingual surface
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What is the history of the rubber dam ?
First introduced in 1864 by Dr Sanford Barnum Clamps in 1870 Harness on 1881 Frame in 1900
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What are the advantages of rubber dam ?
Safety Moisture control Patient control
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What is the role of the rubber dam in protecting soft tissues ?
Liquid etchant can penetrate cotton wool roll leading to gingival ulceration
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What are the disadvantages of the rubber dam ?
Damage to gingivae Feature of tooth or restorations Allergy Inhalation or swallowing of clamps
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What are the dimensions of the rubber dam ?
15x15 cm , 0.15-0.35 mm thick, 3 year shelf life
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What is the difference between a bland and retentive clamp ?
Bland clamps above the gingival margin, retentive clamps below
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What is the disadvantage of using a green or blue rubber dam ?
Poor for shade selection
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Where should the rubber dam stamp be placed ?
1.5 cm below the top of the dam
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Which sized holes are suitable for which teeth when preparing a rubber dam ?
``` A for mandible are molars and large maxillary molars B for maxillary molars and small molars C for canines and pre molars D for maxillary incisors E for mandibular incisors ```
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What are the relative merits of placing the clamp after the rubber dam ?
Only technique possible for double winged clamps | Restricted to anterior and premolars teeth
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What are the relative merits of placing the rubber dam and the clamp together
Ideal for third molar teeth and endodontics
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What are the relative merits of placing the rubber dam after the clamp ?
Ideal for posterior teeth but not third molars | Minimises the risk of gingival trauma
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What proportion of lesions are due to fissure caries ?
84%
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What are the non invasive diagnostic methods for fissure caries ?
Visual, tactile, electrical, magnification, radiographs , trans illumination, caries detection dyes
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Why is tactile probing not a suitable method for the diagnosis of fissure caries ?
Can introduce cariogenic bacteria into fragile surface zone
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What type of fissure lesion can be seen in a radiograph ?
Occult caries
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How can dyes diagnose caries ?
Selectively complex with carious tooth structure which can be detected by fluorescence Allows quantitative and qualitative assessment of caries
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Which dyes are used to detect enamel caries ?
Procion- n2 and oh groups irreversibly bond to caries Calcein- complexes with calcium Zyglo- not used in vivo Brilliant blue - not used in vivo
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Which dyes are used to detect dentine caries ?
1% acid red 52 in propylene glycol complexes with dentures dentine Iodine penetration method measures enamel permeability
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What are the disadvantages of caries detection dyes ?
Dye staying and bacterial penetration are independent events Dye stains food, pellicle, adj Dye aided caries removal is laborious
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How does diode laser fluorescence detect caries ?
680 mm wavelength Optical tip has one transmission fibre and 8 fibres to detect reflected light Caries has a different fluorescence than normal tooth structure 80% sensitivity
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How do light emitting diode based devices eg vista proof detect caries ?
Violet light 405 nm Porphyrins metabolites from bacteria are red Normal tooth structure is green
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How do electrical methods diagnose the presence of caries ?
Demineralisation increases tooth porosity Porosity contains fluid with increased ions Increases electrical conductivity Very high sensitivity and can be used to monitor the progression of a lesion
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What treatment options are available for fissure caries ?
``` Observation Laser therapy Ozone treatment Sealant restoration Normal restoration ```
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How does laser therapy treat caries ?
Experimental co2 laser Re organisation of HA structure Probably will not raise pulp above 1 degree but no clinical trials
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Which materials can be used as sealant restorations ?
Gic, composite, compomer, fissure sealant , dentine adhesive
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What are the advantages of the sealant restoration technique in the treatment of fissure caries ?
Little tooth prep Does not weaken tooth structure Aesthetic Preventive
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What is a cavity ?
A permanent defect in tooth structure which leads to destruction
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What is a tooth preparation ?
Iatrogenic alteration of the tooth structure in order to accommodate filling material to restore the tooth integrity
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What is a conventional tooth preparation ?
Follows a specific depth, patter, marginal adaptation and form For amalgam, metal and porcelain materials
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What is a modified preparation ?
Used when bonding of the filling material to tooth structure is possible eg composite, compomer gic
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What is the classification of radiographic depth scale ?
E1 is caries confined in the outer 1/2 of enamel E2 is caries conforms to the inner 1/2 of enamel D1 is caries 0.5 mm into dentine D2 is caries more than 0.5 mm into dentine but less than 0.5 mm from pulp D3 is caries within 0.5 mm of pulp
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How long does caries take to reach the adj in deciduous teeth ?
3-4 years
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How long does caries take to reach the adj in permanent teeth ?
6 years
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Which type of cavity most commonly causes cusp fracture in posterior teeth ?
Mod
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What are bonded amalgam restorations ?
A resin or gic based luting cement is placed into the cavity followed by the amalgam before the cement sets Reduces marginal leakage Useful for non retentive cavities Increases cost
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What are the indications for posterior composite restorations?
Small or medium class II cavities Allergy to metals Non retentive cavity Where unsupported enamel may be strengthened by composite
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What are the contraindications of posterior composite restorations ?
``` Poor oral hygiene Susceptibility to caries Poor moisture control Multiple large cavities with contact involvement Allergy Bruxing and grinding habits ```
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What problems are associated with large class II composite restorations ?
Micro leakage and secondary caries Wear and fracture Cuspal flexure and post op pain
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How long on average do amalgam restorations last ?
15 years
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How long on average do composite restorations last ?
6 years

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