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What is the primary goal of preventive dentistry?
What is the primary goal of preventive dentistry?
- To restore teeth to their natural shape
- To educate patients about dental materials
- To avoid cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear (correct)
- To diagnose and manage diseases of the teeth
What is the function of preventive dental materials?
What is the function of preventive dental materials?
- To restore damaged teeth
- To seal pits and fissures and release therapeutic agents (correct)
- To manage gum disease
- To replace missing teeth
What is the focus of restorative dentistry?
What is the focus of restorative dentistry?
- Preventing oral health problems
- Diagnosing and managing diseases of the teeth and their supporting structures (correct)
- Educating patients about oral health
- Replacing missing teeth with artificial ones
What are biomaterials used for?
What are biomaterials used for?
Why is it important for a dental practitioner to recognize all dental materials present in the mouth?
Why is it important for a dental practitioner to recognize all dental materials present in the mouth?
Why is knowledge of dental materials critical for a dental practitioner?
Why is knowledge of dental materials critical for a dental practitioner?
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Preventive Dentistry
- Helps prevent cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and other problems
- Utilizes preventive dental materials to achieve this goal
Preventive Dental Material
- Can be cement, coating, or restorative material
- Seals pits and fissures to prevent tooth decay
- Releases therapeutic agents such as fluoride and/or mineralizing ions to prevent demineralization of tooth structure
Restorative Dentistry
- Involves the study, diagnosis, and integrated management of diseases of teeth and their supporting structures
- Aims to rehabilitate the dentition to functional and esthetic requirements of the individual
Biomaterials
- Man-made materials used to replace tissues or function in intimate contact with living tissues
- Promote tissue regeneration
- Dental materials used in and around the oral cavity are classified as biomaterials
Importance of Dental Materials
- Essential for a dental practitioner to recognize all dental materials present in a patient's mouth to assess and treat them correctly
- Critical for educating patients, providing professional, complete, and correct answers
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