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What are the primary factors affecting the resistance form of a restoration?
How does the geometry of the tooth preparation influence the retention of a cemented restoration?
What is the minimum alloy thickness recommended to prevent deformation during functional use over functional cusps?
What aspect of a restoration design must be considered to prevent distortion at the margin?
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Which type of restoration is associated with the best aesthetic outcomes?
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What is a key consideration for the design of partial-coverage restorations?
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In regard to taper angles, what is a critical factor in ensuring restoration retention?
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What influences the physical properties of the luting agent used in dental restorations?
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What is the recommended convergence angle between opposing walls in tooth preparation?
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Which statement is true regarding the retention of crown restorations?
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How can the retention form of an excessively tapered preparation be improved?
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What is a method to minimize stress concentration in tooth preparations?
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Which type of restoration has a higher retention value?
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What aspect of the materials being cemented affects retention in tooth restoration?
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Which material demonstrates better adhesion for cement in tooth preparations?
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Which crown material typically has the lowest retention with cement?
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What primarily affects the dislodging forces experienced by a cemented restoration?
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Which geometric consideration is essential for ensuring retention in tooth preparation?
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How does the roughness of the restoration fitting surface influence retention form?
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What is the primary reason traditional cements like zinc phosphate are used in fixed prosthodontics?
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Which of the following factors does NOT impact retention form during tooth preparation?
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What role does taper play in tooth preparation?
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What is meant by the term 'preventing deformation of the restoration' in mechanical considerations?
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In fixed prosthodontics, what is primarily prevented by using appropriate mechanical principles?
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Study Notes
Mechanical Considerations in Tooth Preparation
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Retention Form:
- The quality of a tooth preparation that prevents a restoration from being dislodged by forces parallel to the path of placement.
- Factors influencing retention form:
- Magnitude of dislodging forces: Small forces tend to dislodge restorations along their path of placement compared to forces that seat or tilt them.
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Geometry of the tooth preparation:
- Taper: Convergence of two opposing external walls of a tooth preparation viewed in a given plane.
- Surface area: Crowns with tall axial walls are more retentive than those with short walls, and molar crowns are more retentive than premolar crowns of similar taper.
- Stress concentration: Sharp occlusoaxial line angles should be rounded to minimize stress.
- Type of preparation: Complete crowns have more retention than partial coverage restorations
- Roughness of the restoration fitting surface: Smooth surfaces increase the risk of retentive failure at the cement-restoration interface
- Materials being cemented: The cement adheres better to amalgam than to composite resin or cast gold, and base metal alloys are better retained than those with high gold content
- Film thickness of the luting agent: Thicker film thickness reduces retentive ability
Resistance Form
- The ability of a restoration to oppose lateral dislodging forces.
- Factors affecting resistance form:
- Magnitude and direction of dislodging forces: The larger the force and the more vertical its direction, the greater the resistance required.
- Geometry of the tooth preparation: The shape and angles influence the resistance to lateral forces.
- Physical properties of the luting agent: The cement’s strength contributes to the restoration’s resistance.
Preventing Deformation
- A restoration must have sufficient strength to prevent permanent deformation during function.
- Factors affecting deformation:
- Alloy selection: The strength of the material used in the restoration
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Adequate tooth reduction:
- Functional cusps: Minimum alloy thickness of 1.5 mm over functional cusps.
- Nonfunctional cusps: 1 mm thickness is sufficient.
- Margin design: Sufficient bulk of metal at the margin prevents distortion.
Esthetic Considerations
- All-Ceramic Restorations: Highly esthetic, require a minimum thickness of 1 to 1.2 mm for optimal appearance, and opposing walls should have 6 degrees of convergence.
- Metal-Ceramic Restorations:
- Partial-Coverage Restorations:
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This quiz explores the key mechanical considerations in tooth preparation, focusing on retention form and the various factors that influence it. You will learn about the geometry, surface area, and stress concentration relevant to maintaining a secure dental restoration. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to effective tooth preparation.
