Dental Principles and Ante's Law Quiz

<p>Consider crown lengthening, post &amp; core, or extraction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prevents disturbance to the root filling and may reduce the need for further endodontic treatment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It maintains the apical seal and avoids complications. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It does not account for the biomechanics of occlusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It doesn't always apply to every clinical scenario. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Number of teeth in the jaw (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the pulp health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Root shape and angulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Treatment of symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount of tooth structure available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single-unit fixed partial denture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The age of the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Replacement of single missing tooth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Periodontally involved teeth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crown-root ratio (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They allow the use of cross-arch splinting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pulp condition and remaining tooth structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More sound teeth can be preserved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are harder to clean (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retaining incisor teeth to maintain their embouchure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct pulp capping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in avoiding disputes or misunderstandings with the patient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost-effective treatments should be clearly explained (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient has poor oral hygiene that requires improvement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public speaker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reassess and promote improved oral hygiene before treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Considering the impact of pipe stem clenching on crown design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lapses in oral hygiene and gingival inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RPD or implant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They lack sufficient support. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lingual forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>(1, 2, and 4) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They act on the weakest point. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The canine's position relative to the interabutment axis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Change to group function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the weakest anterior tooth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refer the patient for post &amp; core restoration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Referred for extraction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perform root canal treatment before crown preparation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Redo root canal treatment and wait 6 months before crown preparation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inform the patient that composite restorations are prone to staining and may require replacement earlier than crowns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crowns may exacerbate the gummy smile, leading to dissatisfaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explain the risks and benefits of extraction and proceed based on the patient's decision. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proceed with crown preparation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The practice of attentively understanding patients' concerns and desires regarding their esthetics.

Considerations in treatment planning based on a patient's job that may affect their dental care.

They need to retain incisor teeth for an effective embouchure when playing.

Treatment design must account for the impact of pipe stem clenching on crowns.

The process of ensuring patients understand their treatment options and associated costs to avoid misunderstandings.

Affordable alternatives like dentures or basic restorations for financially constrained patients.

Guidelines provided to patients to improve their oral cleanliness, especially before complex treatments.

Hormonal changes in teenagers can lead to poor hygiene and gingival inflammation.

The upper 8 can be used as a support for a future dental bridge when the lower 8 is absent.

Modern composites are conservative restorations, preserving more tooth structure compared to crowns.

Patients with smile issues may seek crowns instead of orthodontics, leading to potential disappointment.

Caries located below the gingival margin complicate crown preparations and may require extraction.

Large composite fillings may leave little tooth structure, risking dislodgement during impressions.

Refer patients for post and core restoration if tooth structure is compromised before using as an abutment.

Healing timelines dictate whether to redo RCT based on lesion presence and symptoms.

Avoid direct or indirect pulp capping for abutment teeth to prevent complications.

Incorporating factors like age, social history, and patient attitude in treatment planning.

Evaluating a patient's oral hygiene is critical for planning dental treatments.

Evaluating the condition of teeth that will support fixed dentures, including radiographic exams.

Factors like endodontically treated and unrestored teeth that influence treatment planning.

Fixed partial dentures that are supported on only one side of the missing tooth.

Planning for restoration when multiple front teeth are missing.

The order of actions in dental treatment, starting with symptom management.

Assessing how important a tooth is for function and appearance in treatment planning.

A method that allows work without manual contact, but lacks precision.

Never assess tooth structure until all caries are removed.

Evaluate if enough tooth structure remains for a crown.

Use when tooth structure is insufficient for a crown.

Placing a post right after root canal to protect the filling.

Root surface area of abutment teeth should equal or exceed that of retained teeth.

Short pontic spans generally have better success rates than long spans.

It overlooks horizontal and rotational forces affecting teeth.

A type of adhesive bridge often used to replace missing teeth.

Evaluating teeth suitability for supporting a dental bridge.

Teeth that have undergone root canal therapy, can be used as abutments if structurally sound.

The ratio of the visible crown height to the root length, important in abutment assessment.

Pulp tissue that is dead and no longer responsive, affects suitability of teeth as abutments.

Single crowns that offer aesthetics and easier cleaning compared to splinted crowns.

Evaluate which type provides better support for abutments; both can be suitable if assessed correctly.

Direct/indirect pulp capping is not recommended for teeth intended as abutments.

A fixed bridge with one end attached to an abutment and the other end free, used to replace a missing tooth.

Replacing canines is complex due to their positioning and support issues in bridges.

Maxillary canines face more outward stress; mandibular canines transmit forces inward.

Not recommended due to insufficient support; a 4-unit bridge is preferred instead.

For missing canines, removable partial dentures (RPD) or implants are recommended instead of fixed prosthesis.

Choosing abutments based on aesthetics and soundness of adjacent teeth.

Changing to group function occlusion redistributes forces away from vulnerable pontic areas.

Upper canines face labio-palatal forces; lower canines direct forces toward the ridge for better support.