Cavity Classifications Flashcards

Incipient means the beginning stages.

Darkened, shaded outline under a break in the enamel.

<p>Using un-waxed floss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavities found in pits &amp; fissures of all anterior/posterior teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavities found interproximally on surfaces of posterior teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavities found interproximally on surfaces of anterior teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavities found interproximally on surfaces of anterior teeth + incisal angle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavities found on the gingival or cervical 1/3 of all teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavities found on incisal or occlusal surfaces due to abrasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple cavities involve 1 surface only, compound involve 2 surfaces, and complex involve 3 or more surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mesial = 1, Distal = 2, Facial = 3, Lingual = 4, Occlusal = 5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Outline Form is the overall shape of the cavity prep at the cavosurface margin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The design intended to resist fracture of the tooth and the restoration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The form that allows for access for instruments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship of the cavity walls to help hold the restoration in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refers to the surfaces found inside the prep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Where two cavity walls meet or where a cavity wall and cavity floor meet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carries and places amalgam into the prep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acts as a form to pack amalgam into when proximal surfaces are missing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removes and carves excess amalgam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carves interproximally (mesial-distal) for Class II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carves excess amalgam from the occlusal surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Used to replace anatomy in the occlusal surface of amalgam and burnish the margins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Site examination using explorer and mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anesthesia is administered to numb the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The operator opens and designs the cavity prep with a high speed bur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure proper shaping and containment of amalgam in Class II cavities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolates the site from other tissues to keep it clean and dry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depth of prep and dentist's preference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improve retention and help with sensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small increments are placed and condensed in the prep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loosen and remove the retainer, band, and wedge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a ward/hollenbeck carver or explorer to remove excess from interproximal surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use the cleoid-discoid on occlusal, and check for hyper occlusion with articulating paper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoid eating on operative site for 24 hours and eat soft foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No matrix is needed for Class I and V restorations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ul> <li>Ventilate office according to OSHA guidelines.</li> <li>Store scrap amalgam in covered containers.</li> <li>Do not heat amalgam or mercury.</li> <li>Avoid direct contact with mercury.</li> <li>Dispose of mercury contaminated items properly.</li> <li>Use precapsulated amalgam.</li> <li>Use air/water spray when removing old amalgams.</li> <li>Keep cover over capsule while mixing amalgam.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are required for fillings when replacing an interproximal surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Substitute for lost wall during amalgam condensing.</li> <li>Provide contour for filling.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The occlusal edge should extend no more than 2mm above highest cusp, and cervical edge should extend no more than 1-1.5mm beyond gingival margin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Prevents amalgam overhang caused by condensing forces.</li> <li>Prevents open interproximal contact by causing slight separation of teeth.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On the facial or buccal side of the tooth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid hitting anterior teeth and easily access posterior teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers