Operative Quiz 4/18 Flashcards
Edentulism for those 65 yrs and older was 60% in 1957, what is it now?
Around 20%
What is the current prevalence of Root caries in those 75 and older?
Above 50%
3 causes of Root Caries (other than age, non-endentulism)
Abrasion (toothbrush)
Abfraction (grinding)
Erosion
What are 3 options for restorative material in Root Caries?
Amalgam
Composite
GI
Between Amalgam, Composite, and Glass Ionomer, what has the best bond?
What material is thermally insulating and more elastic?
What material has high acid solubility?
GI
Composite
GI
Amalgam, Composite, Glass Ionomer, which has undercuts and retention grooves?
Which has bevels?
Which has no prep?
Amalgam
Composite
GI
T/F
There are no specification requirements for GI
True
If there are Shallow defects in enamel, what is a good restorative material?
GI
What are the 3 different isolation techniques used with pts?
212 clamp
RDI
epi
Because of the wear rate, what type of GI is best used for Class V restorations?
Brand?
Resin-modified has better wear rate
GC Fuji II LC capsule
***LC means light cured
_______ acid is too strong to use with GI and the bond will be weakened.
_______ is used instead with GI
Phosphoric
Conditioner
Must do what 2 things to RRGI (Resin Ionomer) before use
Tap 3 times
Triturate
With GI Resin Ionomer, you should overfill the prep by ____%
20
A plastic instrument should be used with GI and swipe it with what?
Alcohol swab
The resin coat applied after GI is called?
OptiGuard
How long after a GI restoration must a pt wait before eating?
When anesthesia is gone
Someone that grinds teeth most likely has a Class V…
Abfraction