Pros scenarios tutorial - al ani

Question 1

what are bitewing radiographs good for

Answer 1

posterior teeth , shows minimal overlap , good for caries

Question 2

what are periapical radiographs good for

Answer 2

showing a small group of teeth and their surrounding bone

Question 3

what are occlusal radiographs good for

Answer 3

shows floor / roof of mouth

good for showing interrupted teeth or jaw fractures

Question 4

what are panoramic radiographs good for

Answer 4

goof for showing all teeth at once

give a wide angled view

Question 5

ethyl chloride test

Answer 5

used to test pulp vitality via cold stimuli

Question 6

adhesive bridge (Maryland)

Answer 6

least destructive bridge
only slight enamel prep required
can be fixed fixed or cantilever adhesive

Question 7

cantilever bridge

Answer 7

uses only one abutment

not good if Pontic going to be subject to heavy loads

Question 8

what mobility grade sees a tooth being unsaveable

Answer 8

3

Question 9

avulsed tooth

Answer 9

tooth completely dislodged from socket

Question 10

electric pulp test

Answer 10

tests tooth vitality
tooth must be dry , uses electric current
most reliable pulp vitality test
can compare results on separate days or to adjacent teeth