BDS4 (2) Flashcards
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What are the radiographic signs of dentinenesis imperfecta?
obliterated canals and pulp chamber from dentine deposits- originally errupt large but become sclerosised
reduced root length with rounded apices
bulbous cron
occult absecesses/periapical rediolucency with the lack of clinical pathology
How would you monitor failure of a pulpotomy?
Clincially - mobility, pain, chronic sinus
Radiographically- radiolucency, external/internal resorption, furcation bone loss
describe primary incisor pulpotomy vs primary molar pulpotomy technique?
usually a pulpectomy and not a pulpotmy carried out due to lack of pulpal tissue. Be aware of using ferric sulphate on the anteriors due to the staining action of it. be aware of aesthetics for the restoration
Primary molars- ferric sulphate can be used and SSC may usually the option for restoration.
Why may a first molar be impacted?
angle of the path of erruption
small arch meaning space may not allow for erruption
ectopic crypt
morphology of surrounding teeth
What are the deleterious effect of impacted teeth?
root resoption bone loss tooth loss tipping and tilting of teeth ectopic teeth
What characteristics of the permanent dentition allows for the replacement of primary teeth without crowding?
mandibular and maxillary growth
slight proclination of perm teeth
leeway space between the primary teeth allowing for space for adult teeth to errupt
What is the leeway space and how does it prevent / stop crowding?
the amount of space that the primary molars occupy with is greater than the space required for the perm premolars - thus extra space allows for the molars to come in behind
space on lower- usually about 2.5mm and on upper around 1.5mm
What is extrusion?
partial displacement of a tooth in its socket which is characteristed by the full or partial loss of PDL. Tooth becomes loose and displaced. tooth will either be protruded or retruded.
How would you splint an extrusion?
flexible splint for 2 weeks which is passive and placed onto tooth with composite.
Flexible stainless steel wire
What would you asses prior to placing or planning implants?
general- perio status, medical cautions!, smoking
Local- OH- bone support (quality and quantity and current position of the existing teeth
What 4 medical conditions are down syndrome patients more predispositioned to?
cardiac defects- ventricular septal defect
leukaemia
epilepsy
alzhimers/dementia
What are 4 extra oral features of a down syndrome patient?
small mouth with a big tongue (may protrude)
flat head and facial features
small nose/flat nasal ridge
slanting upwards and outwards eyes
What are 6 intra oral features of a patient with down syndrome?
maxillary hypoplasia class 3 macroglossia AOB hypodontia/macrodontia common to see perio disaese often bruxism habit
6 ways in which prevention may be altered for these patients?
Fluoride varnish 22,600 ppm 4x yearly fluoride supplimentation radiographs and recall more often increased fluoride tooth paste non foaming toothpaste? CHX mouth wash?
What 8 things are found on a clinical trauma review?
sinus/tender sulcus colour TTP mobility radiograph EPT percussion note
How long should a lateral luxation injury be splinted for?
flexible splint for 4 weeks
What root resorption may occur with lateral luxation trauma?
external inflammatory resorption
What is the cause of external inflammatory resorption?
prolonged stimuli to the damaged root surface which allow the resorption of the root to continue.
What are the treatment options for MIH?
Incisors - micro abrasion
external bleaching
composite veneer/porcelain veneer
composite restoration
Molars- composite/GI restorations
SSC
XLA
What would you do in the case of a subluxation?
flexible splint for 2 weeks OHI and CHX soft diet avoid contact sports review 2w/4w/6-8w/6m? and yearly
What is the age range best suited for interceptive orthodontics
11-13 years of age
How long after XLA of C’s should you review ectopic canines?
6 months
What are the most commonly missing teeth?
8s-lower5-upper2-upper5
What are 2 effects of trauma on primary teeth?
delayed exfoliations - root may not resorb correctly
discolouration