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Recall 48
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are restorative and esthetic dentistry often referred to as? | general dentistry |
| What is a common term used to describe decay? | dental caries |
| Which step in the initial preparation allows the dentist to determine the shape and placement of the cavity walls? | resistance form |
| Which surface of a cavity preparation is perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth? | pulpal floor |
| Where in the mouth would you find a class I restoration? | pits and fissures of a tooth. |
| How many surfaces can be involved in a class II restoration? | two surfaces of a tooth |
| Would a class II restoration be located in anterior or posterior teeth? | posterior |
| What restorative material is selected for a class IV procedure? | composite resin |
| What type of moisture control is recommended for class III and IV restorations? | dental dam |
| What population has a higher incidence of class V lesions that progress onto the root of the tooth? | older population |
| Give three reasons an intermediate restoration would be placed rather than a permanent restoration? | to wait and determine the health of a tooth, while waiting to receive a permanent restoration, or for financial reasons. |
| Can the placement of an intermediate restoration be an expanded function of the dental assistant? | Yes |
| What tooth surface would most likely have a resin veneer placed? | facial tooth surface |
| What is the difference between a direct and an indirect veneer? | The direct technique uses a composite resin application to create a veneer that is bonded directly to the prepared facial tooth surface. The indirect technique is a porcelain veneer that is prepared by the dental laboratory technician |
| What are the three primary indications for tooth whitening? | Extrinsic stains aging Intrinsic stains |
| What is used to hold the whitening gel to the teeth? | custom fitted tray |
| What is the main ingredient of whitening strip products? | adhesive hydrogen peroxide |
| What adverse effects may a patient experience during tooth whitening? | irreversible tooth damage |