Principles of Cavity Preparation

Question 1

7 principles of cavity preparation

Answer 1

1. Outline form
2. Resistance form
3. Retention form
4. Convenience form
5. Removal of remaining carious dentin
6. Finishing of the cavity walls
7. Toilet of the cavity

Question 2

The shape or form of the cavity on the surface of the tooth

Answer 2

Outline Form

Question 3

The shape given to the preparation that enables the restoration and the remaining tooth structure to withstand masticatory stress

Answer 3

Resistance Form

Question 4

The shape of the internal aspect of a prepared cavity to prevent displacement of the restorative material

Answer 4

Retention Form

Question 5

The shape or form of the cavity that allows adequate vision, accessibility, and ease of instrumentation during cavity preparation as well as insertion of the restorative material

Answer 5

Convenience Form

Question 6

The mechanical elimination of carious dentin and debris from cavity preparations

Answer 6

Removal of Remaining Carious Dentin

Question 7

Involves refining of certain areas of the cavity wall: the dentin portion, then enamel portion, and the cavosurface margin

Answer 7

Finishing of the Cavity Walls

Question 8

Freeing the preparation walls and margins from objects that may interfere with proper adaptability restorative material

Answer 8

Toilet of the Cavity

Question 9

Drying the preparation walls, floors, and margins

Answer 9

Toilet of the Cavity

Question 10

Sterilization of preparation walls and floors

Answer 10

Toilet of the Cavity