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Operative Treatment for Dental Caries Quiz

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What is the main focus of this chapter?

Prevention of dental caries

Management of dental decay

Historical perspectives of dental caries treatment

Operative treatment of dental caries (correct)

Why is it unfortunate that many children still suffer from dental caries?

Inadequate evidence to support different treatment philosophies

Failure of dentists to provide appropriate care

Lack of availability of treatment techniques

Ineffective prevention despite outlined programmes (correct)

What is considered the gold standard for research evidence in this context?

Different materials used in dental care

Philosophies for treating dental caries

Techniques for complete caries removal

Evidence from randomized controlled trials (correct)

What did Harris (1839) emphasize in his discussion about the problem of restoring the primary dentition?

The importance of prevention by good toothbrushing Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for dentists to be skilled in different techniques and philosophies?

To ensure appropriate care is provided to each child Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of considering operative treatment in addressing dental caries?

To prevent the breakdown of the dentition and provide appropriate care to children. Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a lack of evidence from randomized controlled trials to support different philosophies, techniques, and materials for treating dental caries?

Research frequently lacks evidence from randomized controlled trials, which are considered as the gold standard, thus lower levels of evidence are used to support different techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical significance of Harris (1839) in the context of dental caries treatment?

Harris (1839) was one of the first to address the problem of restoring the primary dentition and emphasized the importance of prevention by good toothbrushing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the methods discussed in this chapter for treating dental caries?

The methods of complete caries removal (a 'surgical' approach). Signup and view all the answers

Why is it emphasized that dentists need to be skilled in different techniques and philosophies for treating dental caries?

To ensure that appropriate care is provided to each and every child. Signup and view all the answers