Advanced Restorative Dentistry

Question 1

Air rotor

Run by

Answer 1

Run by turbine

Low torque

Question 2

Contra-angle

Answer 2

Low speed

High torque

Question 3

Purpose of restorative dentistry

Answer 3

Eliminate disease and restoring function and aesthetics using the most appropriate materials and techniques

Question 4

Restoration replacement is difficult because

Structural degradation occurs due to

Further loss of tooth structure can result from

Environmental damage examples

Answer 4

Difficult as only so many times tx can be repeated before tooth has hopeless prognosis

Increased stress fields
Change in physical properties
Other destructive lesions
Placement of adjacent restorations

Occlusal loading
Reduced occlusal support
Stress-induced parafunction

Mastication, wet environment, changes in temperature –> gaps forming due to shrinkage and expansion

Question 5

Clinical technique requires

Answer 5

Attention to detail
Care at each stage
Correct use of materials and technologies
Maintenance of pulp vitality
Use of protocols
Maintenance - by professional and patient

Question 6

Pyramid of evidence (in order)

Answer 6

• Systematic reviews and -meta analysis
• Randomised Clinical trials
• Cohort studies
• Case-control studies
• Cross-sectional surveys
• Case reports
• Expert opinion