Restorative Mateials In The Primary And Permanent Dentition Flashcards
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What are the indications for ssc?
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Pulp therapy Multisurface caries Dvelopmental defects Early wear and loss of occlusal height Space maintenance Fractured teeth High caries risk
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Q
How does the morphology of primary teeth differ than that of permanent teeth?
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Greatest comvexity around the cervical third of the crown
Mesiodistal width greater than the crown length
Enamel and dentine thinner
Larger pulp with prominent pulp horns
Pulp close to the mesial surface
Contact areas broad and flattened
Long, more flared and slender molar roots
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Q
What is a preventive resin restoration?
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Only caries removed, composite resin followed by fissure sealants on remaining fissures
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Q
When is a full coronal restoration indicated?
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Multisurface caries Caries involving the incisal edge Extensive cervical decalcification Pulpal therapy Very poor oral hygiene
