Dentistry Quiz

Questions and Answers

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

To restore damaged teeth

To seal pits and fissures and release therapeutic agents (correct)

To manage gum disease

To replace missing teeth

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

To promote tissue regeneration and replace tissues Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

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

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

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

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