Operative Dent Session 3 Flashcards
what is operative dentistry
the art and science of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of defects in the enamel, dentin, and cementum of teeth
- foundation of dentistry and base from which other aspects evolved
what are the 5 purposes of operative dentistry
diagnosis, prevention, interception, preservation (minimally invasive), and resoration
what are the 4 types of tooth destruction
caries, tooth wear, trauma, developmental defects
what services do we provide
diet and caries counseling, cleanings, fluoride & preventative treatments, composite build ups, tooth whitening, porcelain veneers
what are the first 7 rules of sim clinic
1) keep your unit clean
2) keep your instruments organized
3) correct patient position and posture
4) Listen to instructions
5) always use rubber dam, if torn reapply
6) do not leave before you are done w/ the exercise of the day (good quality)
7) if you need to redo, get approval
what are the types of materials we have for fillings/ crowns
sealants, amalgam, composite resin, gold, cuspal coverage, porcelain onlays
what are general tasks we will do in sim clinic
practice psychomotor skills, perform procedures, use a clinically relevant approach
what are the second 7 rules of sim clinic
8) before getting a new tooth, let instructor know what went wrong and how to fix
9) if you injure adjacent tooth, have to redo entire procedure
10) no material waste!!
11) minimally acceptable is NOT acceptable
12) will have to redo some procedures, don’t take it personal
13) many different ways to do things, respect suggestions and try them
14) questions are welcome always
define carie
commonly used for tooth decay
define carious lesion
cavity caused by caries
define cavity
missing tooth structure, may be due to decay, erosion, or abrasion
what is decay
lay term for caries
what is a filling
lay term for restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal, alloy, plastic or porcelain
what is a preparation
mechanical alteration of a defective, injured, or diseased tooth to receive restorative treatment
what is the anatomical crown
part of the tooth that is covered by enamel. it is up to the cementoenamel junction
what is the clinical crown
part that is visible in the oral cavity
which organic items make up the hard tissue composition
lipids, proteins, collagen
which inorganic items make up the hard tissue composition
carbonated apatite, hydroxy apatite, fluro- apatite
what is the basic unit of tooth enamel
enamel rod
what is an enamel rod
tightly packed, highly organized mass of hydroxyapatite crystals, hexagonal in shape and provide rigidity and strengthen the enamel
what is perikymata
incremental growth line that appear on the surface of tooth enamel as a series of linear grooves aka stria of retzius
what are diffusion channels
enamel has these that allow for acid/ ionic exchange
what are the components of enamel? describe each
- enamel rods
- interrod enamel: located around the rod enamel, same composition as enamel rod, just different direction
- rod sheath contains proteins, water, and lipids. perpendicular to tooth surface
what is dentin composed of
microscopic channels called dentinal tubules, which radiate outward through the dentin from the pulp to the exterior cementum or enamel border
compare the composition of dentin vs. enamel
- hydroxyapatite crystals are 30 times smaller making dentin somewhat softer than enamel
- dentin is duller and darker in appearance
what is peritubular dentin
relatively dense mineralized tissue that surrounds the dentinal tubules, composed of crystals of carbonated/ hydroxy apatite together w/ a small amount of collagen
what is intertubular dentin
lies between tubules, less-calcified matrix that consists of some apatite crystals embedded w/in a collagen matrix
what are the 4 types of dentin, describe each
primary: first dentin deposited during development
secondary: dentin deposited as a process of normal aging
tertiary: dentin deposited in response to trauma
sclerotic: hyper mineralized dentin, darker, non-carious, not necessary to remove (happens over a very long time)
define pulp
connective tissue that contains blood vessels and nerve tissue which occupies the pulp cavity of a tooth