Operative Flashcards
What is centric occlusion ?
The position of the mandible when the teeth are in maximum intercuspation
Tooth related jaw position
What is centric relation ?
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
What is anterior guidance ?
The pathway of guidance provided by the palatial surfaces of upper anterior teeth during protrusion of the mandible
What is canine guidance ?
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
What is disclusion ?
The separation of posterior teeth during anterior guidance and the separation of anterior teeth during canine guidance
What is group function ?
Articulation between posterior teeth on the working side during lateral movement of the mandible
Ideal occlusion for full dentures
Which factors determine occlusion ?
Teeth
Left and right tmj
Neuromuscular system
Define caries
A process affecting the mineralised tissues ie denting enamel and cementum caused by the action of microorganisms on fermentable carbohydrates
What are the common sites of caries ?
Pits and fissures
Approximal
Root surfaces
What are the requisites for caries ?
Plaque containing cariogenic bacteria
Substrate eg sugar
Susceptible tooth surface
Time
Which bacteria are involved in the caries process ?
Strep mutants
lactobacillus deep lesions
Actinomyces for cervical caries
What is the microscopic appearance of primary enamel caries ?
Initiation phase
Destruction of enamel
Invasion of enamel by bacteria
Secondary enamel caries
Describe the initiation phase Of primary enamel Caries
Translucent zone
Dark zone
Body of lesion
Surface zone
What is the relative porosity of primary enamel caries ?
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%
Describe secondary enamel caries
Enamel next to dentine is more susceptible to caries due to branching of tubules
What is secondary / reactionary dentine ?
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
What risk factors are associated with caries ?
Cultural social and economic status Age Systemic and topical fluoride Sugar intake General and dental health knowledge Medical conditions Saliva, plaque and bacterial flora
What are the defence reactions of the pulp dentine complex ?
Tubular sclerosis
Secondary dentine
Pulpitis
What are the principles of cavity design ?
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
What is GV Blacks cavity classification ?
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
Why are crowns placed ?
Protect remaining tooth structure
Prevent drifting, over eruption
Restore occlusal function and arch integrity
Aesthetics
What are the indications for a crown ?
Cusp fracture
Vertical fracture
What are the contra indications of crowns ?
Poor oral hygiene
Insufficient tooth structure
Poor periodontal support
Non vital tooth - untreated periodical disease
What is the diagnostic approach towards crowns ?
History
Intra oral examination
Radiographs
Diagnostic models or face bow record
What type of articulation should diagnostic casts be set up on for crowns ?
Semi adjustable articulator
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
What are the biochemical principles of crown preparations ?
Preservation of tooth structure Marginal integrity Retention and resistance Preservation of periodontium Structural durability
What are the consequences of excessive removal of tooth structure during a crown preparation ?
Pulpal inflammation and necrosis
Acceleration of restorative cycle
Define retention
The ability of a crown to resist removal along its pathway of insertion
Define resistance
The ability of a crown to resist removal from apical, oblique or functional directions