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What is the primary purpose of tooth preparation in dentistry?
What is the primary purpose of tooth preparation in dentistry?
- To promote the growth of healthy tooth structure
- To increase tooth sensitivity
- To remove dental decay and portions of the tooth (correct)
- To reduce the need for dental crowns and veneers
Which type of restoration requires shaping the tooth to create space for attachment?
Which type of restoration requires shaping the tooth to create space for attachment?
- Dental implants
- Dental crowns
- Dental fillings
- Dental veneers (correct)
What is the function of CAD/CAM software in tooth preparation?
What is the function of CAD/CAM software in tooth preparation?
- To provide air for the high-speed dental drill
- To cut the tooth and make space for restorations
- To design crown and veneers (correct)
- To remove dental decay
Which tool is used to cut the tooth and make space for planned restorations?
Which tool is used to cut the tooth and make space for planned restorations?
What is the purpose of a dental drill in tooth preparation?
What is the purpose of a dental drill in tooth preparation?
How is tooth preparation for dental crowns different from dental fillings?
How is tooth preparation for dental crowns different from dental fillings?
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Tooth preparation is a process that involves cutting a tooth with special dental burs to make space for planned restorations and remove any dental decay or portions of the tooth Tooth preparation is essential for dental crowns, fillings, and veneers. The process varies depending on the type of restoration and the specific needs of the patient.
- Types of Tooth Preparation:
- Dental Crowns: Tooth preparation for dental crowns involves reducing the tooth structure to make space for the crown and remove any decay or existing damage
- Dental Filling: Tooth preparation for fillings involves using a high-speed dental drill to remove decay and shape the tooth structure prior to the insertion of a filling
- Dental veneers: Tooth preparation for dental veneers involves shaping the tooth to create a space for the veneers to be attached
- Tools and equipment used in tooth preparation:
- Dental drill: A high-speed dental drill is used to remove decay and shape tooth structure prior to the insertion of a filling or crown
- Dental burs: These are used to cut the tooth and make space for the planned restorations
- Dental air compressor: This is used to provide air for the high-speed dental drill
- CAD/CAM software: This is used to create and design crown and veneers
- Dental cement: This is used to install the crown or veneers
- Preparation for fillings:
- Damage removal: The dentist will remove any decay or existing damage on the tooth
- Cleaning: The tooth will be metic
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