principles of cavity preparation

Question 1

what are 4 reasons for restoring a tooth?

Answer 1

Remove diseased dental tissue
Relieve pain
Restore tooth function
Restore integrity of tooth
Restore appearance/aesthetics
Remove plaque stagnation areas
Assist in maintaining a healthy periodontal condition

Question 2

what is the high speed used for?

Answer 2

to remove enamel and dentine and existing restorations
not used to remove caries and feel is lost

Question 3

what is the slow speed used for?

Answer 3

Used to remove soft caries, polishing and finishing

Question 4

what does dental dam help with?

Answer 4

tooth isolation
moisture control
Dental dam reduces the risk of lost burs and trauma to the soft tissues