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What is the recommended isthmus width for a proximal cavity preparation in primary molar teeth?
What is the recommended isthmus width for a proximal cavity preparation in primary molar teeth?
- The full intercuspal distance
- 1/3 the intercuspal distance (correct)
- 2/3 the intercuspal distance
- 1/2 the intercuspal distance
What is a key advantage of the cervical enamel rods being directed occlusally in primary teeth?
What is a key advantage of the cervical enamel rods being directed occlusally in primary teeth?
- It reduces the risk of pulp exposure
- It makes matrix adaptation easier
- It allows for a deeper cavity preparation
- It eliminates the need for a gingival bevel in class II preparations (correct)
What is a key challenge associated with the marked cervical constriction of primary teeth?
What is a key challenge associated with the marked cervical constriction of primary teeth?
- Achieving adequate matrix adaptation (correct)
- Avoiding pulp exposure during cavity preparation
- Maintaining adequate retention for restorations
- Obtaining adequate access for caries removal
What is a key consideration regarding the pulp in primary teeth?
What is a key consideration regarding the pulp in primary teeth?
What are the biological principles involved in cavity preparation for primary teeth?
What are the biological principles involved in cavity preparation for primary teeth?
In cavity preparation for primary teeth, what does the mechanical principle 'resistance form' refer to?
In cavity preparation for primary teeth, what does the mechanical principle 'resistance form' refer to?
What is the main objective of cavity preparation in primary teeth?
What is the main objective of cavity preparation in primary teeth?
Which type of restorative material requires less need for specific outline form, depth, resistance, retention, and marginal forms in cavity preparation for primary teeth?
Which type of restorative material requires less need for specific outline form, depth, resistance, retention, and marginal forms in cavity preparation for primary teeth?
What should be the orientation of the buccal and lingual walls in the proximal outline of a Class II cavity preparation?
What should be the orientation of the buccal and lingual walls in the proximal outline of a Class II cavity preparation?
