Dental Anatomy and Caries Removal Quiz

Simodont Goal

• Remove caries, specifically interproximal caries, with direct vision.
• Treatment execution time: 10 minutes.
• 90% caries removal and less than 10% healthy tissue removal.

Anatomy of Primary Molars

• Upper First Molar: Trapeze shape with 3 cusps: Palatal, Mesio-vestibular, Disto-vestibular.
• Upper Second Molar: Rhomboidal shape with 4 cusps: 2 palatal and 2 buccal, with oblique ridges. Disto-buccal ridge is on top of the Mesio-palatal.
• Lower First Molar: Rhomboidal shape with 4 cusps: 2 palatal and 2 buccal. Transverse ridge with Mesio-buccal on top of the Mesio-lingual.
• Lower Second Molar: Rectangular shape with 5 cusps: 2 lingual and 3 buccal.

Color Tissues

• Dark Brown: Caries.
• Yellow: Dentin. It is important to keep dentin intact.
• White: Enamel.
• Red: Pulp.

Instruments

• Low speed & tungsten burs + Excavators: Used for the initial access and removing caries (spoon movement).
• Probe: Used to check the properties of the cavity wall.
• Burs: Used for caries removal.
• Specific Instruments:
  • RAH1S 016, RAH1S 014, RAH1S 012, RAH1S 010: Burs for caries removal.
  • EXC 1.5 LEFT, EXC 1.5 RIGHT, EXC 1.0 LEFT, EXC 1.0 RIGHT: Excavators for caries removal.

Simodont Procedure

• Initial access: Use burs at 90 degrees.
• Caries removal: From the inside out of the cavity, simulating spoon movement.
• Initiate the removal from the wall and finish by the floor.

Ergonomics

• Spinal Column: 20 degrees with the perpendicular of the floor.
• Head: 20 degrees with the axial inclination of the body.
• Arms: 15-20 degrees with the floor.
• Legs: 90 degrees with the floor.
• Knees: Flexed at 150 degrees.

Simodont Case Study

• Name: Monico Diez.
• Age: 9 years old.
• Chief complaint: Caries in the temporal molar.
• Sensibility in the tooth.

Possible Simodont Questions

• Describe the methodology shown in the instructive capsule.
• What is the name of the patient?
• What is the password?
• How many cusps does the first mandible molar have?
• What is the color of the burs?

Possible Simodont Answers

• Methodology: Inside out, start with the wall and finish with the floor. Burs at 90 degrees for access. Use low speed with tungsten burs, excavators, and a probe.
• Patient Name: Monico Diez.
• Password: 1234.
• Mandible Cusps: 4.
• Burs Color: Silver.

Test your knowledge on the anatomy of primary molars and the techniques for caries removal. This quiz covers the shapes, cusps, and colors of dental tissues as well as the instruments used in procedures. Perfect for dental students and professionals looking to refresh their skills.