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Who was the first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college? - ANSWERSLucy B. Hobbs-Taylor What are the conditions that would indicate the need for restorative dentistry? - ANSWERS- initial or recurring decay - replacement or failed restorations - abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure True or False: Aesthetic dentistry is primarily devoted to improving the appearance of teeth; specific conditions that indicate a need for aesthetic treatment include the replacement of a partial denture. - ANSWERSFalse The process of removing unhealthy tooth structure while leaving a limited amount of healthy structure for the tooth to maintain a restoration is known as cavity preparation. This process involves which of the following steps? - ANSWERS- initial preparation - outline, resistance, retention, convenience form - final preparation Responsibilities of the dental assistant in the restorative process can include performing expanded function and maintaining patient control. - ANSWERSTrue Class II restorations are found on the.... - ANSWERSPosterior teeth The usual material of choice for class III and Class IV restorations is ... - ANSWERSComposite Resin The Class V restoration is classified as a smooth surface filling and can be found on the... - ANSWERS- incisors - canines - premolars When are retention pins used as a part of the direct restorative process? - ANSWERS- when decay has extended beyond the normal size and shape of the cavity preparation - when a stronger system for retaining and supporting the restoration is needed - when one or more cusps of the tooth is missing A veneer is a thin layer of tooth-coloured material that is placed on the facial surface of a prepared tooth and is used for: - ANSWERS- improving appearance of teeth that are abraded, eroded or discoloured