stuff i dont know Flashcards

1
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what are the ideal things we need to detect caries - 3 things

A

clean dry tooth with good lighting

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2
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moisture comtrol

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dry guards
cotton wool
gauze
saliva ejector
suction
dental dam
cotton pellets
liquid dam

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3
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describe the differences between reparative and reactionary dentine

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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

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4
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toothpaste dosages guidance

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KIDS AGED LESS THAN THREE - 1000ppm

KIDS AGED 3+ (AVERAGE) - 1350-1500ppm

IF, HIGH CARIES RISK = over 10 = 2800
over 16 = 5000

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5
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amalgams functional strength

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15-20mins
fully set after 24 hours

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6
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why is it unfavourable to have a high c factor ?

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increases effects of polymerisation shrinkage and cause:
- leakage
- fractures
- sensitivity

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7
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Indications for GI

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  • uncooperative
  • fissure sealants
  • pain
  • sharp edge
  • food packing
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