Operative Exam 5 Study Guide Questions and Answers

Operative Exam 5 Study Guide Questions and Answers




1. smooth proximal surfaces of posterior teeth (premolars and molars): Class II

2. Caries detection methods: - Visual inspection

- Tactile inspection

- Transillumination

- Caries detection devices

- Use of dyes

- Radiographs (specifically BWs)

3. Class II carious lesions:




4. Which caries detection method may be aided with magnification (pit and fissures,

limited for proximal caries)?: visual inspection

5. Which caries detection method includes explorer, probe (pit and fissures, limited

for proximal caries)?: tactile detection

6. Which caries detection method involves cracks in posterior, proximal caries in

anterior?: transillumination

7. Which caries detection method involves laser fluorescence (Diagnodent) (not

useful for proximal caries)?: caries detection devices

8. Which caries detection method stains carious dentin (non conclusive)?: use of dyes
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9. Which caries detection method is mainly for proximal caries because fissure caries

will not show up until advanced (main method for dx of proximal caries)?: radiographs

10.2 types of pulp vitality testing: electric (EPT) & temperature (cold test)

11.Which pulp vitality test is more reliable?: temperature (cold test)

12.For radiographs, what type of x-rays do we use to diagnose proximal caries?:

bitewings, NOT periapicals

13.ADA Caries Classification System: E1 E2

D1

D2

D3

14.Dx and Tx planning of class II lesions depends on what?: first dx: caries risk!!!

15.Tx planning: Prevention methods for Class II lesions: Prevention:

- cleaning

- OHI

- dietary counseling




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