DSSTN STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
pontic
Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth
Abutments
natural tooth that supports a bridge
how do pontic and abutment relate to bridge?
both are needed to even create a bridge
fixed prosthodontic
speciality of dentistry replacing teeth. PERMANENT
why would place a fixed prosthodontic on a patient?
if a patient is missing 1 or 2 teeth on same arch or for esthetic purposes
why do we use mylar and wedge
placing or contouring isolation used for class 3 or 4
what type of dentist uses t-band
pediatric dentist
what happens doing a restoration if you have improper placement of wedge & band
overhang/ cupping
what would you use in addition to matrix band when doing a class 2 restoration
wooden wedge
the smaller circumference of matrix band is placed where
gingival edge towards gingiva
, how do you place tofflemire retainer with the matrix band on the tooth?
towards buccal surface
wha class restoration in (blacks classification) do you need a matrix band?
class 1, 5 amalgam restoration
what techniques are used when picking a veneer?
direct and indirect
direct
composite resin to create veneer bonded directly on facial
indirect
more complex prepared by lab tech and cemented
what is and intermediate or temporary restoration
short term restoration helps maintain function or esthetics of teeth also reduces sensitivity/
discomfort
abrasion
wearing away of tooth structure
what two types of decay are there
incipient or cavitation
why and when do we use laboratory prescription?
so you can get prosthodontics that need to be made. crowns, bridges, dentures etc. need a lab
prescription in order to do that
what is gingival retraction cord and who can legally place it and remove it?
it acts as gingival and widens sulcus. impression material can flow easily through
dental and dental assistant can place it
CORRECT ANSWERS.
pontic
Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth
Abutments
natural tooth that supports a bridge
how do pontic and abutment relate to bridge?
both are needed to even create a bridge
fixed prosthodontic
speciality of dentistry replacing teeth. PERMANENT
why would place a fixed prosthodontic on a patient?
if a patient is missing 1 or 2 teeth on same arch or for esthetic purposes
why do we use mylar and wedge
placing or contouring isolation used for class 3 or 4
what type of dentist uses t-band
pediatric dentist
what happens doing a restoration if you have improper placement of wedge & band
overhang/ cupping
what would you use in addition to matrix band when doing a class 2 restoration
wooden wedge
the smaller circumference of matrix band is placed where
gingival edge towards gingiva
, how do you place tofflemire retainer with the matrix band on the tooth?
towards buccal surface
wha class restoration in (blacks classification) do you need a matrix band?
class 1, 5 amalgam restoration
what techniques are used when picking a veneer?
direct and indirect
direct
composite resin to create veneer bonded directly on facial
indirect
more complex prepared by lab tech and cemented
what is and intermediate or temporary restoration
short term restoration helps maintain function or esthetics of teeth also reduces sensitivity/
discomfort
abrasion
wearing away of tooth structure
what two types of decay are there
incipient or cavitation
why and when do we use laboratory prescription?
so you can get prosthodontics that need to be made. crowns, bridges, dentures etc. need a lab
prescription in order to do that
what is gingival retraction cord and who can legally place it and remove it?
it acts as gingival and widens sulcus. impression material can flow easily through
dental and dental assistant can place it
