Restorative Dentistry

Question 1

Endodontics

Apical Periodontitis

Answer 1

Acute or chronic inflammatory lesion around the apex of the tooth root

Question 2

Endodontics

Abcess

Answer 2

Localised collection of pus that forms inside teeth or gums which eventually intiate from bacterial infection

Question 3

Endodontics

Cyst

Answer 3

Arises from cell rests of mallasez

Question 4

Caries

Caries

Answer 4

• plaque related disease
• dependent on the presence of simple sugars in the diet
• driven by frequency of eating carbohydrates
• modified by fluoride, salivary flow and composition of saliva

Question 5

Caries

What 4 factors are needed for caries to develop?

Answer 5

1. susceptible tooth surface
2. bacteria
3. substrate
4. time

Question 6

Caries

Primary Caries

Answer 6

Formed on unrestored tooth

Question 7

Caries

Secondary caries

Answer 7

forms around previous restoration

Question 8

Caries (5)

Types of Caries

Answer 8

1. Pit and fissure caries
2. Posterior interproximal caries (milky white appearance - high sugar diet, no flossing)
3. Smooth surface caries/root caries
4. Anterior interproximal caries
5. Multiple lesions (usually due to poor diet and OH)

Question 9

Caries

Factors to asses in prep of tooth restoration

Answer 9

1. Position of caries
2. extent of caries
3. shape of prepared cavities
4. final restorative material