Restorative Dentistry in Children Flashcards
basis for treatment plan consideration
- dental status of the patient
- caries risk assessment based upon the caries history of the patient
- patient’s oral hygiene
- anticipated parental compliance and likelihood of timely recall
- px’s ability to cooperate for treatment
why we need to restore primary dentition
- restore damage caused by dental caries
- protect and preserve remaining pulp and tooth structure
- retain adequate function
- restore esthetics
- facilitate early maintenance of good oral hygiene
- maintain arch length and space
types of restorations
- conventional restoration
- full coverage restoration
types of conventional restorations
- amalgam
- composite
types of full coverage restorations
- stainless steel crown (SSC)
- strip off crown (SOC)
inclination of enamel rods of primary molars
occlusally
inclination of enamel rods of permanent molars
apically
thicker enamel and dentin: primary or permanent
primary
primary molars resemble permanent teeth except
primary mandibular first molar
why primary mandibular first molar differs from its permanent counterpart
mesial pulp horn is higher than distal pulp horn
principles of cavity preparation
- outline form: dovetailed
- transverse ridge: not included unless undermined
- wall coverage: slightly with the greatest width of pulpal floor
- CSM: sharp
- angle of walls and floors: slightly rounded
- APL angle: rounded
principles of cavity preparation: outline form
dovetailed
principles of cavity preparation: transverse ridge
not included unless undermined
principles of cavity preparation: wall coverage
slightly with the greatest width of pulpal floor
principles of cavity preparation: CSM
sharp
principles of cavity preparation: angle of walls and floors
slightly rounded
principles of cavity preparation: APL angle
rounded
class I cavity prep: internal outline form
- 1.5mm cavity depth
- rounded line angles
- rounded pulpal floor
- sharp cavosurface margins on lateral walls
class I cavity prep: isthmus width
1/3 of occlusal table
class II cavity prep: proximal box
- buccal and lingual walls: extend into self-cleansing areas
- cavosurface angle: sharp 90° angle (butt-joint)
- B and L walls: converge occlusally
- internal line angles: rounded
- B and L retentive grooves: contraindicated
- gingival floor: beneath contact point
- no bevel
- axial wall: follows contour of tooth
why marginal failure increases
when excess tooth structure is removed
% of multi-surface amalgam restorations needing replacement
70%
common errors in class II AM restorations
- occlusal outline: extended into all susceptible pits and fissures
- outline: follows cusps
- isthmus: too wide
- proximal walls: flare too great
- axial, buccal, lingual wall: too great
- gingival contact with adjacent tooth: not broken
- axial wall: does not conform with proximal contour; M-D width of gingival floor greater than 1mm
matrix bands and retainers: uses
- restore normal contact areas of primary teeth
- prevent extension of access of restorative materials beyond the band into gingival tissue
- convenient and easy to use for Am condensation and carving
- easily removed
matrix bands and retainers: indications
class II cavity prep
matrix bands and retainers: difficulties
- deep cervical constriction
- broad contacts
- prominent bulge
matrix band commonly used in pediatric dentistry
t-band
occurs when t-band is cut too long
can cut px’s cheek
occurs when t-band is cut too short
t-band cannot be adjusted anymore
occurs when their is faulty wooden wedge placement
- overextension of restorative material (overhang)
- open contact due to inadequate wedge pressure
solution for overhang
make sure band is tight and wedge is parallel
the use of a metal instrument to smooth and shape the surface of a newly inserted Am restoration
burnishing
when Am polishing is done
24-48 hours after restoration
objectives of polishing
- resist corrosion and tarnish
- reduction in recurrent caries and marginal failure