Cavity Preparation is the mechanical alteration of a tooth to receive restorative material.
What type of cavity preparation is this?
Why do we restore teeth?
To improve aesthetics
Replace tooth material lost by caries or defect
To protect sensitive dentin and pulp
To create overhangs
To restore function
To make space for food to accumulate
Label the correct features of this cavity preparation.
Restorative material can adequately replace enamel and dentin.
The objectives of minimal intervention dentistry are:
Remineralisation of early lesions
Reduction of cariogenic bacteria to eliminate the risk of further demineralization.
Replacement of demineralised enamel
Repair rather than replace
Causing caries
Encouraging the consumption of acidic drinks
Disease control
Minimum surgical intervention
Can a fissure sealant be used as a preventative method on a newly erupted tooth with deep fissures or high risk of caries?
Yes
No
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