TI INTESIVE WEEK TWO 2024

Most common dental visit = - appointment for exam and prevention Most common treatment associated with the dental office = - the restoration of teeth The purpose of a dental restoration is to: - - Remove the carious lesion - Prepare the site for a restorative material of choice with the needed bases and liners. - Restore the tooth to its normal function and esthetic appearance The choice of procedure and materials depends on: - - The condition of the tooth involved - The site of the tooth involved Regardless of the type of restoration needed, - the procedural routine is the SAME. Anesthesia or pain control precedes the restoration and varies according to - the patient's individual need and type of treatment required Dental caries are classified according to their _________ and __________. - - position - degree of decay G.V. Black's Class I - Caries affecting pits and fissures on occlusal third of molars and premolars, occlusal two-thirds of molars and premolars, and lingual part of anterior teeth. G.V. Black's Class II - Caries affecting proximal surfaces of molars and premolars. G.V. Black's Class III - Caries affecting proximal surfaces of central incisors, lateral incisors, and cuspids without involving the incisal angles. G.V. Black's Class IV - Caries affecting proximal including incisal angles of anterior teeth. G.V. Black's Class V - Caries affecting gingival one-third of facial or lingual surfaces of anterior or posterior teeth. G.V. Black's Class VI - Caries affecting cusp tips of molars, premolars, and cuspids Operative site MUST be - - isolated throughout the restoring process - Before tooth preparation → final polishing stage Isolation - - Better view - Dry tooth Proper use of dental materials Prevents saliva contamination - Control tongue Young and nervous patients - Prevents aspiration