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What is the main purpose of a varnish under amalgam restorations?
What is the main purpose of a varnish under amalgam restorations?
- Increasing microleakage space with amalgam
- Enhancing the mechanical interlocking of resin with tooth structure
- Preventing pulpal irritation and tooth discoloration (correct)
- Sealing dentinal tubules
What is the contraindication of using varnish under resin composite restorations?
What is the contraindication of using varnish under resin composite restorations?
- Preventing pulpal irritation
- Enhancing the mechanical interlocking of resin with tooth structure (correct)
- Sealing dentinal tubules
- Affecting the adhesive potential of the resin
What is the composition of varnish used under amalgam restorations?
What is the composition of varnish used under amalgam restorations?
- 90% organic solvent and 10% natural gum (correct)
- 70% natural gum and 30% synthetic resin
- 90% synthetic resin and 10% organic solvent
- 70% organic solvent and 30% synthetic resin
Why should varnish not be used under glass ionomer cement?
Why should varnish not be used under glass ionomer cement?
What is the function of solution liners in dentistry?
What is the function of solution liners in dentistry?
Why is it illogical to use varnish under resin composite restorations?
Why is it illogical to use varnish under resin composite restorations?
What is required in case of shallow tooth excavation (RDT ≥ 2mm) for amalgam restorations?
What is required in case of shallow tooth excavation (RDT ≥ 2mm) for amalgam restorations?
In case of moderately-deep caries excavation (RDT=1-2mm), what is needed for resin composite restorations?
In case of moderately-deep caries excavation (RDT=1-2mm), what is needed for resin composite restorations?
What is the main indication for pulpal protection with Ca(OH)2 according to the text?
What is the main indication for pulpal protection with Ca(OH)2 according to the text?
What type of restorative material does not need any pulpal protection according to the text?
What type of restorative material does not need any pulpal protection according to the text?
What is necessary for amalgam restorations in moderately-deep caries excavation (RDT=1-2mm)?
What is necessary for amalgam restorations in moderately-deep caries excavation (RDT=1-2mm)?
What is the primary purpose of using a solution liner with amalgam restorations?
What is the primary purpose of using a solution liner with amalgam restorations?
What is the purpose of using a dentin sealer in dental procedures?
What is the purpose of using a dentin sealer in dental procedures?
Why is a dentin sealer not indicated with resin composite restorations?
Why is a dentin sealer not indicated with resin composite restorations?
What is the role of calcium hydroxide when used as a liner in dental procedures?
What is the role of calcium hydroxide when used as a liner in dental procedures?
What are the properties of calcium hydroxide that contribute to its effectiveness as a liner material?
What are the properties of calcium hydroxide that contribute to its effectiveness as a liner material?
In what situations is calcium hydroxide generally applied for pulpal medication?
In what situations is calcium hydroxide generally applied for pulpal medication?
Why is a dentin sealer not suitable for use with chemically bonded glass ionomer cements?
Why is a dentin sealer not suitable for use with chemically bonded glass ionomer cements?
