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Which of the following is recommended for preserving cuspal strength in a tooth preparation?
Which of the following is recommended for preserving cuspal strength in a tooth preparation?
- Including all weakened tooth structures (correct)
- Not capping the cusp
- Creating sharp internal line angles
- Round off all the external line angles
What is the purpose of providing a cavosurface angle of 90° in a tooth preparation?
What is the purpose of providing a cavosurface angle of 90° in a tooth preparation?
- To increase the visibility for preparation
- To strengthen the marginal ridge areas (correct)
- To enhance the retention of amalgam restoration
- To weaken the tooth structure
How does the convergence of walls contribute to the retention of an amalgam restoration?
How does the convergence of walls contribute to the retention of an amalgam restoration?
- By facilitating access for condensing instruments
- By weakening the tooth structure
- By increasing the retention of the restoration (correct)
- By enhancing the visibility during preparation
What is the primary function of the convergence of buccal and lingual walls in a tooth preparation?
What is the primary function of the convergence of buccal and lingual walls in a tooth preparation?
Which form of preparation is essential to provide visibility, accessibility, and ease of operation during restoration?
Which form of preparation is essential to provide visibility, accessibility, and ease of operation during restoration?
Why is it important to include a round off all the internal line and point angles in a preparation?
Why is it important to include a round off all the internal line and point angles in a preparation?
What is the term used for extending the preparation margins to where they will be in the final preparation?
What is the term used for extending the preparation margins to where they will be in the final preparation?
Which of the following should be avoided when placing preparation margins in a tooth?
Which of the following should be avoided when placing preparation margins in a tooth?
During tooth preparation, which of the following should be done to avoid recurrent caries?
During tooth preparation, which of the following should be done to avoid recurrent caries?
What should be done for pulp protection in a deep preparation during tooth restoration?
What should be done for pulp protection in a deep preparation during tooth restoration?
Which area should a dentist avoid ending preparation margins to prevent future issues?
Which area should a dentist avoid ending preparation margins to prevent future issues?
To prevent micro-leakage in an amalgam restoration, what should be ensured during tooth preparation?
To prevent micro-leakage in an amalgam restoration, what should be ensured during tooth preparation?
What is involved in the removal of remaining carious dentin in large preparations with soft caries?
What is involved in the removal of remaining carious dentin in large preparations with soft caries?
What is the purpose of a two-step pulpal floor in caries affected tooth preparation?
What is the purpose of a two-step pulpal floor in caries affected tooth preparation?
When is a base placement required in deep preparations to protect the pulp?
When is a base placement required in deep preparations to protect the pulp?
What happens if there is a trace of base material left on the enamel walls of the preparation?
What happens if there is a trace of base material left on the enamel walls of the preparation?
Which factor determines the use of pulp protective materials in a shallow preparation?
Which factor determines the use of pulp protective materials in a shallow preparation?
What should be done to prevent micro-leakage during an amalgam restoration?
What should be done to prevent micro-leakage during an amalgam restoration?
