Principles of Cavity Preparation in Dentistry

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What is the primary objective of cavity preparation?

  • To improve esthetics of the tooth
  • To remove all defects and protect the pulp (correct)
  • To create space for dental implants
  • To reshape the tooth for better function

Which classification system is mentioned in the text for carious lesions?

  • ADA Classification
  • GV Black’s Classification (correct)
  • Universal Classification
  • ISO Classification

What is the purpose of the biological principles of cavity preparation?

  • To protect the pulp and prevent caries recurrence (correct)
  • To improve the esthetic appearance of the tooth
  • To increase the speed of the cavity preparation process
  • To enhance the strength of the tooth structure

What is the role of mechanical alteration in cavity preparation?

<p>To receive a restorative material and restore proper form, function, and esthetics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cavity preparation, what should be done with defective and friable tooth structure?

<p>It should all be removed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the objectives of cavity preparation according to the text?

<p>To locate the margins of restorations conservatively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of cavity preparation is concerned with the health and integrity of the remaining tooth tissues?

<p>Biological Principles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the forms of biological principles mentioned in the text?

<p>Pulp protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do the biological principles in cavity preparation aim to minimize?

<p>Irritation to vital tooth structures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GV Black’s Classification primarily consider?

<p>Mechanical factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cavity preparation involve according to the text?

<p>Removal of all defective and friable tooth structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cavity preparation, what is the purpose of forming the cavity so that under masticatory forces, the tooth and restoration will not fracture?

<p>To prevent fracture under chewing forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor dictates the outline form of the cavity preparation?

<p>Position of pits &amp; fissures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should unsupported enamel be removed during cavity preparation?

<p>To minimize the chance of secondary decay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of reshaping the enamel surface with rotary instruments to make it cleanable and finishable called?

<p>Enameloplasty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be less than 1.5 mm in the bucco-lingual direction when extending a cavity to eliminate defective and susceptible tissues?

<p>Diameter of bur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should healthy tooth structure NOT be removed during cavity preparation?

<p>Because it cannot be put back once removed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a Class II preparation if the marginal ridge is unsupported or very thin (less than 1.6mm)?

<p>Marginal ridge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the position and configuration of the cavosurface margin in cavity preparations?

<p>The material utilized to restore teeth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended width for the optimal isthmus?

<p>¼ intercuspal distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for placing a bevel and etching the enamel at the cavosurface angle in composite resin preparations?

<p>To maximize edge strength for both the restorative material and the enamel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be parallel to the contour of the marginal ridge in a Class II preparation?

<p>Mesial and distal walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does enameloplasty involve?

<p>Reshaping the enamel surface with rotary instruments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes unsupported enamel that may fracture if subjected to occlusal load?

<p>Converged walls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be incorporated into each cavity preparation based on the individual properties of each restorative material utilized?

<p>Design factors that demand certain position and configuration of cavosurface margin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is extended just sufficient to eliminate the defective and susceptible tissues in a cavity?

<p>Bucco-lingual extension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle known as 'extension for prevention' applied to in cavity preparations?

<p>Including areas with caries susceptibility in the outline form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended if the marginal ridge is unsupported or very thin in a Class II preparation?

<p>Diameter of bur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be conserved to insulate and strengthen the restored tooth in posterior teeth?

<p>The dentin surrounding the pulpal horns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for preserving the strength and function of the cusps while eliminating susceptible grooves or defective tooth structure in a cavity?

<p>Isthmus just wide enough to accept instrumentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an exception made for during cavity preparation with regards to unsupported enamel?

<p>Retaining unsupported enamel for conservative placement with composite resins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be parallel to the respective tooth surface in a cavity to eliminate defective and susceptible tissues?

<p>Bucco-lingual extension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be designed to ensure that all margins are in areas easily cleansed by the patient?

<p>Outline form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes unsupported enamel, which may fracture if subjected to occlusal load due to little amount of dentin supported enamel?

<p>Converged walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended width for the optimal isthmus?

<p>¼ intercuspal distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a Class II preparation if the marginal ridge is unsupported or very thin (less than 1.6mm)?

<p>Marginal ridge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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