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Chapter 48 general
general dentistry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| internal surface of a cavity preparation positioned in the same vertical direction as the pulp with in the tooth | axial |
| pitted area in a tooth caused by decay | cavity |
| process of decay removal and tooth design in preparation for restoring a tooth | cavity preparation |
| internal surface of a cavity preparation | cavity wall |
| cavity preparation step that allows the dentist easier access when restoring a tooth | convenience form |
| a space between two teeth | diastema |
| type of dentistry that improves the appearance of teeth by camouflaging defects and whitening teeth | esthetic dentistry |
| junction of two walls in a cavity preparation | line angle |
| term commonly used to describe restorative and esthetic dentistry | operative dentistry |
| outline form | design and initial depth of sound tooth structure used by the dentist when restoring a tooth |
| pulpal wall | surface of the cavity preparation perpendicular to the pulp of a tooth |
| resistance form | shape and placement of cavity walls in preparation for tooth restoration |
| use of a dental material to restore a tooth or teeth to a functional permanent unit | restoration |
| type of dentistry that restores teeth by removing decay and restoring defects | restorative dentistry |
| shaping of the cavity walls to aid in retaining the restoration | retention from |
| retention pin | basis of a stronger system used to retain and support a tooth restoration |
| veneer | thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared facial surface |
| Specific conditions that determine the need for restorative dentistry include | initial or recurring decay, replacement of a failed restoration, abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure, and erosion of tooth structure |
| restorative dentistry is indicated when teeth are to be retored to their : | original form and shape through the use of direct and indirect restorative materials. |
| specific conditions that result in the need for esthetic treatment include the following | discoloration caused by extrinsic or intrinsic staining , anomolies caused by developmental disturbances, abnormal spacing between teeth, and trauma |
| which class restorations would you need to use a matrix band for | II, III, IV |
| a retention pin is placed when: | a cusp is missing |
| a dentist would recommend placement of an intermediate restoration for what reasons | to wiat and determine the health of a tooth, while waiting to receive a permanent restoration adn for financial reasons. |
| in office whiteneing can be done in as little time as | 1 hour |
| thermal hypersinsitivity and tissue irritation | adverse effects of tooth whitening |
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