PCS - Wear 1 Flashcards
1
Q
When is active treatment required for tooth wear cases?
A
- aesthetic concerns
- pain or discomfort
- unstable occlusion
- functional difficulties
- fast rate of tooth loss
2
Q
Why is it beneficial to wait 6-12 months before starting treatment for tooth wear?
A
- assurance that patient is motivated and compliant
- elimination or reduction of aetiological factors
- build patient relationship
3
Q
What are the 5 factors that influence treatment of anterior maxillary tooth wear?
A
- pattern of tooth loss
- interocclusal space
- space required for restorations
- quality and quantity of remaining hard tissue
- aesthetic demands of patient
4
Q
What steps are there to the planning of treatment of localised anterior maxillary tooth wear?
A
- study models
- face bow
- diagnostic wax up
- putty matrix or vacuum formed stent
5
Q
What is the ring of confidence?
A
Visible ring of enamel present to ensure good bond to composite
6
Q
Which teeth should you build up first?
A
- canines
- allows you to establish canine guidance so that if not all teeth are completed then the more anterior teeth are protected from group function forces
