Class IV Direct Composite Preparation
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When preparing the outline form of the Class IV direct composite preparation, what is removed?

  • All enamel and dentin
  • Only healthy enamel
  • Weakened, friable enamel (correct)
  • Only decayed dentin

    • What primarily dictates the extensions of the Class IV direct composite preparation?

  • The extent of the caries lesion, fracture, or failed restoration (correct)
  • The accessibility of the tooth structure
  • The patient's age
  • The size of the tooth

    • What is the primary purpose of bevel placement on accessible enamel margins in Class IV tooth preparation?

  • To mask the restoration margin (correct)
  • To provide additional mechanical retention
  • To improve bonding of the composite to enamel
  • To strengthen the tooth structure

    • What is the recommended angle for preparing the bevel on accessible enamel margins?

    <p>45-degree angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of retention for most Class IV direct composite restorations?

    <p>Bonding of the composite to dentin and enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation may additional mechanical retention be obtained through groove-shaped or other forms of undercuts?

    <p>When restoring large incisoproximal areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended depth for preparing the gingival retention groove?

    <p>0.25 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area of the tooth is a retentive undercut usually not needed?

    <p>Incisal area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the initial tooth preparation in conservative tooth preparation?

    <p>To prepare the tooth as conservatively as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical axial wall depth of Class III preparations in primary caries?

    <p>0.2 mm into dentin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an enamel bevel sometimes incorporated into the tooth preparation?

    <p>To extend the final outline form to include the caries lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommendation for undermined enamel in nonocclusal stress areas?

    <p>It can be left in place, but friable enamel at the margins should be removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach to preparing the tooth walls perpendicular to the enamel surface?

    <p>They are not prepared at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the initial tooth preparation in terms of dentinal support?

    <p>To provide peripheral enamel with dentinal support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when deciding on the extension of the outline form?

    <p>The extent of the caries lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the axial preparation walls in conservative tooth preparation?

    <p>They are not uniform in depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of Class V tooth preparation for small or moderate lesions or defects?

    <p>To restore the lesion or defect as conservatively as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for preparing the enamel margin in Class V tooth preparations?

    <p>Prepare a slightly beveled enamel margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In areas with hypermineralized (sclerotic) dentin, what is required for successful bonding?

    <p>Special attention and modified bonding techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended tool for removing carious tissue in dentin during Class V tooth preparation?

    <p>Spoon excavator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of extending the preparation into dentin during Class V tooth preparation?

    <p>Only when the defect warrants such extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tooth defects are ideal for small Class V tooth preparations?

    <p>Small enamel defects or small primary caries lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are enamel bevels not typically used on the cervical margin of the preparation?

    <p>Because of the absence of enamel in this area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the Class V tooth preparation technique on the axial surface?

    <p>A non-uniform axial surface in depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Class IV Direct Composite Preparation

    • The extension of the preparation is determined by the extent of the caries lesion, fracture, or failed restoration being replaced.
    • The outline form is prepared to include weakened, friable enamel, and all weakened enamel is removed.
    • The initial axial wall depth is established, and the preparation is done at high speed with air-water coolant.

    Key Steps in Preparation

    • Selective carious tissue removal (if present)
    • Pulp protection (if needed)
    • Bevel placement on accessible enamel margins
    • Final procedures of cleaning and inspecting

    Beveling

    • Bevels are prepared at a 45-degree angle to the external tooth surface with a lame-shaped or round diamond instrument.
    • The width of the bevel should be 0.5 to 2 mm, depending on the amount of tooth structure missing and the retention needed.
    • A scalloped, nonlinear bevel can be used to mask the restoration margin.

    Retention

    • Retention is provided primarily by bonding of the composite to enamel and dentin.
    • Additional mechanical retention may be obtained by groove-shaped or other forms of undercuts, dovetail extensions, or a combination of these.
    • A gingival retention groove is prepared using a round bur, 0.2 mm inside the DEJ at a depth of 0.25 mm.

    Preparation Walls

    • No effort is made to prepare walls that are perpendicular to the enamel surface.
    • For small preparations, the walls may diverge externally from the axial depth, resulting in a beveled marginal design.
    • For larger preparations, the preparation walls may not be as divergent from the axial wall.

    Objective of Initial Tooth Preparation

    • The objective is to prepare the tooth as conservatively as possible by extending the outline form just enough to include the peripheral extent of the lesion.
    • The extension should be minimal, including only the tooth structure that is compromised by the extent of the caries lesion or defect.

    Class V Tooth Preparation

    • The objective is to restore the lesion or defect as conservatively as possible.
    • No effort is made to prepare the walls as butt joints, and usually no secondary retentive features are incorporated.
    • The lesion or defect is conservatively prepared, resulting in a form that may have a divergent wall configuration and an axial surface that usually is not uniform in depth.

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