WEEK 2 Flashcards
Goal of restorative dentistry
Function and esthetic
Defined as the art and science of dentistry which deals with diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of defects of the teeth which do not require full coverage restorations for correction
Operative dentistry
Purpose of operative dentistry
Diagnosis
Prevention
Interception
Maintenance
is an infectious microbiological disease of the teeth which results in localized dissolution and destruction of the calcified tissue, caused by the action of microorganisms and fermentable carbohydrates.
Dental caries
The balance between remineralization and demineralization has been illustrated in terms of?
Pathologic factors (favor demi)
Protective factors (favor remi)
Mechanical wear between opposing terth commonly due to excessive masticatory forces
Attrition
Non carious loss of tooth structure due to night grinding
Attrition
Loss of tooth material by mechanical means other than by opposing teeth
Abrasion
Caused by improper tooth brushing
Abrasion
Loss of dental hard tissue as a result of a CHEMICAL process not involving bacteria
Erosion
Are microfractures which appear in the enamel and possibly the dentine caused by flexion of the cervical area of the tooth under heavy loads
Abfraction
Lesions usually appear wedge shaped defects with sharp line angles
Abfraction
Traumatic injuries may involve hard dental tissues and the pup which require restoration
Malformed traumatic or fractured teeth
Involve 2/3 of the crown
Horizontal fracture
Cannot be restored anymore it already reaches the apex
Vertical fracture
Discolored teeth because of staining or other reasons look unesthetic and require restoration
Esthetic improvement
Repair or replacement of previous defective restoration is indicated for operative treatment
Replacement or repair of restoration
Is vital for treatment planning
Proper diagnosis
Determination of NATURE OF DISEASE, INJURY or other defect by EXAMINATION, TEST and INVESTIGATION
Diagnosis
If the margins are not intact and needs more esthetic improvement means that it is a
Defective restoration
Preventing further loss of tooth structure by STABILIZING AN ACTIVE DISEASE PROCESS
Interception
This includes the process and procedure undertaken after signs and symptoms of disease have appeared, in order to prevent the disease FROM DEVELOPING INTO A MORE SERIOUS OR FULL EXTENT
Interception
Here the teeth are restored to their normal health form and function
Interception
After restoration is done, it must be MAINTAINED for providing service for longer duration
Maintenance
Indications of amalgam
Moderate to large caries
Heavy occlusal contact
Restorations that cannot be well isolated
Not high esthetic area