week four

Question 1

what is the best for showing interproximal decay?

Answer 1

bitewings

Question 2

what film is best for evaluating dental caries?

Answer 2

periapical film

Question 3

incipient interproximal caries

Answer 3

extends less then halfway through the thickness of the enamel

Question 4

moderate interproximal caries

Answer 4

extends more than halfway through the thickness of the enamel but does not involve the dej

Question 5

advanced interproximal caries

Answer 5

extends to and through the dej and into the dentin but does not extend more then half way to the pulp

Question 6

severe interproximal caries

Answer 6

extends through enamel through the dentin and more then half the distance towards the pulp

Question 7

can incipient occlusal caries be seen on a radiograph?

Answer 7

no

Question 8

moderate occlusal caries

Answer 8

extends into the dentin

Question 9

severe occlusal caries

Answer 9

extends into the dentin

Question 10

cervical burnout

Answer 10

collar shaped around the root of the tooth can appear on multiple teeth and can be mistaken as root caries

Question 11

what are post and core restorations used for?

Answer 11

endodontically treated teeth

Question 12

why are metallic pins used?

Answer 12

used to enhance the retention of amalgam or composite restorations

Question 13

what is gutta percha?

Answer 13

claylike material used to fill the pulp canals

Question 14

what are silver points

Answer 14

used to fill pup canals