Quiz 1 Review Flashcards
what are some issues with bonding zirconia crowns?
- if you have to remove the bonded zirconia crown, you have to grind it down as if you were doing a prep on enamel
- you should only bond zirconia crowns if there are no other retentive features because they are just too difficult to retrieve
T or F:
bonded zirconia is too durable for many dental applications
true
what is a drawback to urethane dimethacrylate (triad putty)?
it is a viscous material and therefore doesn’t flow as much, meaning it will not get the same fine detail that bisacryl would
do pressed or milled restorations adapt better to preps?
pressed
what is the typical working distance for most operators?
14-16 inches
T or F:
since sit-down dentistry was pioneered, lower back disorder incidences have decreased
false
they have NOT decreased
what are some things that contribute to work related musculoskeletal disorders?
- static posture
- poor posture
- repetitive motion
- excessive forces
- grasping small instruments for long periods of time
does alternating between sitting and standing contribute to work related musculoskeletal disorders?
no, in other words it is helpful to alternate sitting and standing
T or F:
prevention of WRMDs involves diverging from the neutral seated position as little as possible
true
T or F:
prevention of WRMDs involves keeping instruments sharp and using them a lot
false
T or F:
prevention of WRMDs involves strengthening and maintaining core muscles
true
T or F:
prevention of WRMDs involves increasing appointment times for difficult procedures and/or difficult patients
true
what is the minimum occlusal clearance for a ceramic onlay?
2mm
where should the functional cusp shoulder be placed on a ceramic onlay?
middle third
what is the absolute minimum enamel requirement for a ceramic onlay?
some on the buccal and some on the lingual
what is the best application for ceramic onlays?
if you have small buccal/lingual cusps and you must remove most of the cusps during the prep, you should consider doing a ceramic onlay