stuff i dont know Flashcards
what are the ideal things we need to detect caries - 3 things
clean dry tooth with good lighting
moisture comtrol
dry guards
cotton wool
gauze
saliva ejector
suction
dental dam
cotton pellets
liquid dam
describe the differences between reparative and reactionary dentine
REPARATIVE: quick, odontoblast - like cells, strong stimulus eg CaOH on DIRECT PULP CAP has to act quickly !!!
REACTIONARY: slow, odontoblasts, strong, milk-stimuli - indirect pulp cap
toothpaste dosages guidance
KIDS AGED LESS THAN THREE - 1000ppm
KIDS AGED 3+ (AVERAGE) - 1350-1500ppm
IF, HIGH CARIES RISK = over 10 = 2800
over 16 = 5000
amalgams functional strength
15-20mins
fully set after 24 hours
why is it unfavourable to have a high c factor ?
increases effects of polymerisation shrinkage and cause:
- leakage
- fractures
- sensitivity
Indications for GI
- uncooperative
- fissure sealants
- pain
- sharp edge
- food packing