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Why is surgical precision crucial in tooth preparation?
Why is surgical precision crucial in tooth preparation?
What can result from poor tooth preparation?
What can result from poor tooth preparation?
What is a common error during tooth preparation?
What is a common error during tooth preparation?
Which method helps protect adjacent teeth during tooth preparation?
Which method helps protect adjacent teeth during tooth preparation?
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What is a potential risk to adjacent structures during tooth preparation?
What is a potential risk to adjacent structures during tooth preparation?
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How can soft tissues be protected during tooth preparation?
How can soft tissues be protected during tooth preparation?
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What is a consequence of improving the contour of a crown through poor preparation?
What is a consequence of improving the contour of a crown through poor preparation?
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What should be considered to prevent damage to the pulp during tooth preparation?
What should be considered to prevent damage to the pulp during tooth preparation?
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What can cause irreversible pulpitis?
What can cause irreversible pulpitis?
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Which of the following contributes to increased heat generation during tooth preparation?
Which of the following contributes to increased heat generation during tooth preparation?
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What is the consequence of applying chemical agents to freshly cut dentin?
What is the consequence of applying chemical agents to freshly cut dentin?
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What guideline should be followed to conserve tooth structure during preparation?
What guideline should be followed to conserve tooth structure during preparation?
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Why is it important to remove all carious dentin before placing a restoration?
Why is it important to remove all carious dentin before placing a restoration?
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How does temperature management during tooth preparation impact patient outcomes?
How does temperature management during tooth preparation impact patient outcomes?
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What technique should be followed to ensure uniform thickness in restorations?
What technique should be followed to ensure uniform thickness in restorations?
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What action can protect the pulp during dental procedures?
What action can protect the pulp during dental procedures?
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What should be prioritized to conserve tooth structure during preparation?
What should be prioritized to conserve tooth structure during preparation?
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Which margin placement allows for easier maintenance of a plaque-free area?
Which margin placement allows for easier maintenance of a plaque-free area?
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What is a benefit of making supragingival margins?
What is a benefit of making supragingival margins?
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Why is unnecessary apical extension of preparation avoided?
Why is unnecessary apical extension of preparation avoided?
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When might orthodontic repositioning be necessary?
When might orthodontic repositioning be necessary?
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What aspect does the selection of margin geometry focus on?
What aspect does the selection of margin geometry focus on?
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Which condition would likely require the use of a subgingival margin?
Which condition would likely require the use of a subgingival margin?
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One of the following is a disadvantage of subgingival margins, which is it?
One of the following is a disadvantage of subgingival margins, which is it?
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Study Notes
Biological Considerations
- Teeth lack the regenerative ability of other tissues, necessitating restorative materials to regain form and function after enamel or dentin loss.
- Surgical procedures on living tissues demand precision to minimize damage.
- Inadequate marginal fit or crown contour from poor preparation hinders plaque control around fixed restorations.
- Teeth, soft tissues, and pulp are susceptible to damage during tooth preparation.
Prevention of Damage During Tooth Preparation
- Adjacent teeth: Protecting the adjacent tooth is crucial. Using a metal matrix band and thin tapered diamond can prevent iatrogenic damage.
- Soft tissues: Retraction with an aspirator tip and mouth mirror safeguards soft tissues.
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Pulp: Extreme temperatures, chemical irritation, or microorganisms can lead to irreversible pulpitis.
- Pulp size, which can be evaluated radiographically, diminishes with age.
- Temperature: High rotational speeds, the type and shape of cutting instruments, and excessive pressure generate heat, requiring water spray for cooling. Even light touch can overheat the tooth without water.
- Chemical action: Bases, restorative resins, solvents, and luting agents can damage the pulp, especially when applied to freshly cut dentin.
- Bacterial action: Removal of carious dentin before restoration placement is crucial for fixed prosthesis foundation.
Tooth Structure Conservation
- Partial coverage: Prioritize partial coverage over complete coverage restorations for tooth conservation.
- Taper: Aim for the minimum practical convergence angle (taper) between axial walls.
- Occlusal reduction: Occlusal surface preparation should follow anatomical planes for uniform restoration thickness.
- Axial surface preparation: Maximize residual tooth structure surrounding pulpal tissues on axial surfaces.
- Orthodontic repositioning: Consider orthodontic repositioning when necessary.
- Margin geometry: Select a conservative margin geometry compatible with other preparation principles.
- Apical extension: Avoid unnecessary apical extension of the preparation.
Margin Placement
- Supragingival margin: Easily finished without soft tissue trauma, easier to maintain plaque-free, simpler impression making with less tissue damage, and restorations can be evaluated easily during placement or recalls.
- Subgingival margin: Indicated when dental caries, cervical erosion, or restorations extend subgingivally.
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This quiz explores the biological aspects of dental procedures, focusing on the importance of preserving adjacent teeth, soft tissues, and pulp during tooth preparation. It highlights the impact of surgical precision and restorative materials on maintaining dental health and preventing damage. Test your understanding of these critical concepts in dentistry.
