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?

<p>The importance of prevention by good toothbrushing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure appropriate care is provided to each child (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent the breakdown of the dentition and provide appropriate care to children.</p> 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?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The methods of complete caries removal (a 'surgical' approach).</p> 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?

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

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