Questions and Answers
Preventive dentistry helps to avoid gum disease.
True
Restorative dentistry is the study of diseases of the teeth only.
False
Biomaterials are used to replace tissues or function in intimate contact with living tissues, and they hinder tissue regeneration.
False
A dental practitioner only needs to recognize some of the dental materials present in the mouth.
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Knowledge of dental materials is not necessary to educate the patient.
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Dental materials are a type of natural material used in and around the oral cavity.
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Study Notes
Preventive Dentistry
- Helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more problems
Preventive Dental Materials
- Types of materials: cement, coating, or restorative material
- Functions: seal pits and fissures, release therapeutic agents (e.g. fluoride, mineralizing ions) to prevent or arrest tooth structure demineralization
Restorative Dentistry
- Study, diagnosis, and integrated management of diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures
- Rehabilitation of the dentition to functional and esthetic requirements of the individual
Biomaterials
- Definition: man-made materials used to replace tissues or function in intimate contact with living tissues
- Promote tissue regeneration
Importance of Dental Materials Knowledge
- Enables dental practitioners to recognize all dental materials present in the mouth for assessment and treatment
- Critical for providing professional, complete, and correct answers to patients
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Description
This quiz covers topics related to preventive dentistry, preventive dental materials, and restorative dentistry. It deals with the study, diagnosis, and management of teeth and their supporting structures.
