Stephens Columns Flashcards
5 Advantages of Rubber Dam (dr berry)
improved management Improved working conditions Aseptic field for pulp treatment Protect patient Increased efficiency
5 advantages of rubber Dam (chat 18)
saves time Aids management Controls saliva Provides protection Helps dentist educate parents
When is a slit dam indicated (Ch 18)
primary dentition quadrant restoration and no pulp therapy indicated
If only one tooth requires work, is a slit dam indicated( Ch 18)
No, just isolate that tooth
What should be done to the preselected tooth clamp (ch 18)
ligate with 18” piece of floss
8A and W8A are clamps indicated for what deciduous teeth (Berry)
primary molars and smaller permanent first molars
Which clamp is indicated for partially erupted teeth and why(Berry)
W8A or 8A, jaws of clamp or oriented cervically
14A indicated for what teeth and their condition (Berry)
permanent first or second molars not fully erupted
What is one disadvantage and one advantage of the slit dam technique (Berry)
less isolation but easier to place
Is the clamp and dam placed as one unit in the slit dam technique (Berry)
clamp first then dam and frame placed as a unit
How is the dam prepared for the slit dam technique (Berry)
hole punched for most posterior tooth and most anterior tooth, then connect the 2 holes by cutting a slit
What tooth morphology helps hold the rubber dam in place (Berry)
cervical undercut on mesial of primary canine
What is done with the edges of the rubber dam to improve isolation (Berry)
invert the edges
How is the wing clamp used differently than a non- winged clamp (Berry)
winged clamp placed on most posterior hole in the dam, clamp, dam & frame placed as a unit
What does the book say is indicated for Class I lesions (Ch 18)
conservative caries excavation and restoration using combo of bonding restorative and sealant materials
Why is the proximal portion of a primary tooth Class II prep carried further buccally and lingually (Ch 18)
broad flat contacts of primary molars
Most common mistake in the preparation of primary teeth (Berry)
over-extension
What is the treatment of choice in primary teeth when excessive tooth structure must be removed (Berry)
Stainless Steel Crown
4 desirable characteristics of primary tooth preparations (Berry)
conservative (politically)
Extended sufficiently to remove all carious tooth
structure
Adequate retention for resto material
Uniform depth pulpal floor and slightly rounded
What is the benefit of composite resin &/or glass ionomer restorative material (Ch 18)
thermal insulation to the pulp
Proximal lesions in a preschool child indicate what (Ch 18)
excessive caries activity
One way to treat very small incipient lesions in conjunction with improved oral hygiene (Ch 18)
topical fluoride therapy
For amalgam, what is indicated even if the occlusal surface is not cavitated (Ch 18)
minimal occlusal dovetail for retention
For esthetic restorative materials (composite resin or glass ionomer) what is indicated if the occlusal surface is not cavitated (Ch 18)
only proximal prep, then can seal the occlusal (with or without enamelplasty)
What is the big deal with the anatomy of the Mandibular first primary molar and how it affects a cavity preparation (Berry)
has an oblique ridge that should not be crossed making the Class I prep more mesially placed
What is a consideration when prepping a Primary mandibular second molar on a 7 year old
make sure you are prepping the primary tooth and not a permanent mandibular molar (#19 or #30)
What is indicated if the marginal ridge has been broken through by caries, is a Class II or a Stainless Steel Crown indicated (Berry)
Stainless Steel Crown
What is the ideal width of the isthmus or the Class II preparation (Berry)
1/3 intercuspal width
How should the floor of the proximal box be designed in a pedo Class II preparation (Berry)
slightly rounded bucco-lingual
What determines the bucco-lingual extent of the proximal box in Class II prep (Berry)
amount of tooth in contact with adjacent tooth extent of carious lesion
What should be done with axio-pulpal line angle where the occlusal floor and proximal box meet (Berry)
Beveled
Which pulp horn is most easily hit in an occlusal preparation of a molar (Berry)
Mesial pulp horn
What must be used to avoid overhangs in Class II (Berry)
adapted to contours of tooth and wedged
What matrix band is popular in pedo as it is soft and easily adaptable to tooth contours and requires no extraoral apparatus (like a toffelmire) (Berry)
Condit’s T-band
What must be done once restoration is completed, dam apparatus removed, and occlusion is adjusted (Berry)
warn patient & accompanying adult to avoid lip, cheek, and tongue injury due to chewing while anesthetized
6 common errors in cavity preps (Berry) –> EXAM
1) fail to extend occlusal outline into susceptible pits and fissures
2) Fail to follow outline of cusps
3) Isthmus cut too wide
4) Flair of proximal walls too great
5) Angle formed by axial, B, L walls too great
6) Gingival contact not broken
What is indicated when mandibular primary incisors have extensive caries (Ch 18)
Extraction
What is another way to treat interproximal caries (class III) on mandibular primary incisors (Ch 18)
interproximal disked and topical fluoride varnish
What is frequent site of caries attack in patients at high risk for caries (Ch 18)
distal surface primary canine
What is shape of the Class III prep (Berry)
triangular
Which way should the dovetail go in a Class III prep and why (Berry)
gingival. Because primary incisal edge is thinner and would be more prone to fracture
What is indicated if the interproximal extension of a Class III gets extensive and undermines the incisal edge (Berry)
convert to Class IV or do an anterior crown
What can be used as a matrix for Class III (Berry)
T bands or mylar matrix
What is indicated if the Class V caries extend into the proximal contacts in molars (Berry)
Stainless Steel Crowns
Which has better success rate, stainless steel crowns or direct restorations (Berry)
Stainless Steel Crown
6 indications for Stainless Steel Crowns (Berry)
1) Large lesions on primary teeth
2) Rampant Caries
3) Following pulp therapy (pulpectomy/pulpotomy) 4) Teeth w/ developmental defects
5) Fractured teeth
6) Temporary restoration of young permanent teeth
On which tooth and why do large multi-surface lesions have a high direct restoration failure rate (Berry)
Primary Mandibular first molars. Funny shape does not retain restoration well
7 indications for Stainless Steel Crown on posterior teeth (Ch 18)
1) primary or young permanent teeth w/ extensive caries
2) Hypoplastic primary or permanent teeth not able to restore with a bonded restoration
3) Hereditary anomalies (Dentinogenesis imperfect) 4) Pulpotomy or pulpectomy restoration
5) Fractured tooth
6) Primary tooth to be an abutment for an appliance
7) Habit breaking or ortho appliance attachment
What must you ask when considering restoring a primary tooth with a Stainless Steel Crown (Berry)
length of time child will keep tooth
What restoration would be indicated for a General Anesthesia or Oral sedation with respect to a behavior problem child (Berry)
Stainless Steel crown to avoid restoring again.
Percentage of 2 surface amalgams needing replacement before age of 8 (Berry)
70-71.4%
Percentage of Stainless Steel Crowns that require further treatment (Berry)
11-12.8%
Order of longevity for restorative procedures in children (Berry)
SSC (70%/5yrs) > Amalgam (60%/5 yrs) > Composite (40%/32 mos) > GI (4%/4 yrs)
This plier is used in the middle portion of the crown, usually on the buccal and lingual surfaces to contour the crown to the shape of the tooth (Berry)
contouring pliers
This plier is used in the very bottom portion around the entire circumference of the crown to ensure better cervical adaptation (Berry)
Crimping pliers
What should be done first, the stainless steel crown prep or the caries excavation (Ch 18)
Crown prep first, then if any carious dentin remains it is excavated
What crown should be selected to cover the prep (Ch 18)
smallest crown that covers the prep
How far to reduce occlusal (Ch 18 and Berry)
1.0-1.5 mm clearance from opposing while maintaining occlusal contours
What should be done before doing proximal slices (Berry)
pulpotomy if indicated
What are the dimensions of the proximal slices (Ch 18)
near vertical carried gingivally breaking contact so an explorer can be passed freely b/w adjacent teeth making a feathered edge with no lip
What is the most important part of the preparation (Berry)
proximal reduction
What will prevent seating of the crown (Berry)
ledging at the margin
How far must extend proximal slices and why (Berry)
extend below gingiva to avoid ledging
Is there a buccal-lingual reduction on a stainless steel crown prep
No, want to keep that anatomy to aide crown fit
Advantages of the 3M Ion Crown or ESPE Prefabricated SSC ( Berry)
trimmed and crimped to save time and accurately duplicate anatomy for better fit and function
When is a Unitek SSC indicated (Berry)
significant space loss secondary to decay or the caries extend further gingivally than Ion crown covers
Character of the Unitek SSC (Berry)
flat axial surfaces requiring contouring
Crown must be shortened and marginally adapted
Steps to fit SSC (Berry)
pick size Adjust crown length Adjust crown margin Contour Crimp
How seat a SSC (Berry)
lingual to buccal due to primary tooth buccal bulge
What is an indicator that the crown may be to big or the margin is not accurately crimped (Berry)
blanching of tissue