W1 Smooth caries lesion + comprehensive exam

Question 1

What are smooth surface lesions classes as?

Answer 1

Class V, usually occur on smooth surfaces of teeth buccal or lingual, located in the cervical region

Question 2

What types of smooth surface lesions can be present?

Answer 2

Carious lesions

Non-carious cervical lesions (abrasion mechanical wear, abfraction)

Question 3

What are the possible risk factors of smooth carious lesions?

Answer 3

Poor OH
Diet
Dry mouth
Progression of white spot lesions
Dental prosthesis (partial denture)

Question 4

What are possible risk factors of non-carious lesions?

Answer 4

Tooth brush abrasion
Other habits
Clenching/grinding

Question 5

What will affect the choice of matertials?

Answer 5

Location of tooth
Aesthetics
Moisture control
Location of lesion
Enamel or root surface
Caries rate and risk

Question 6

What materials can you use for class v restorations?

Answer 6

GIC or composite resin

Question 7

Whats involved in history taking?

Answer 7

Documentation/recording keeping.
Dental history
Social history
Medical history

Question 8

What is the purpose of a history?

Answer 8

Guides clinician to formulate diagnosis, care plans, phasing and delivery

Question 9

What are limitation to an accurate medical history

Answer 9

Patients may not show signs or symptoms
Health literacy
Anxious patient
Fear of discrimination