General Dentistry
Name three procedures a general dentist might perform.
Filling (composite or amalgam), crown, bridge, denture, partial, teeth whitening, extraction, root canal
A tofflemire retainer is most commonly positioned from which surface.
Buccal
A prosthodontist attends an additional how many years of training
three
A resin-bonded bridge consisting of a pontic with winglike extensions
Maryland bridge
Explain a class one restoration.
Occlusal pits and fissures of premolars and molars
Buccal pits and fissures of mandibular molars
Lingual pits and fissures of the maxillary molars
Lingual pits of maxillary incisors, most frequently in the pit near the cingulum
A wedge is inserted into the ____ embrasure to hold the matrix band firmly against the gingival margin of the preparation
Lingual
This type of veneer is created in the dental lab.
Indirect
A protective _____ tooth covering that is placed after a tooth has been prepared and the final impression obtained
temporary
When using retention pins, one pin is placed for each missing _____.
Cusp
Another name for an anterior matrix system
Mylar strip
This restoration covers the occlusal and proximal surface
Inlays
(onlay-Multisurface)
______ takes place after preparation and just before the final impression is taken
gingival retraction
This class of lesion extends into the proximal surfaces of molars and premolars.
Class two
The sectional matrix system uses a ___ to hold the matrix band in place
tension ring
Three-quarter crown covers all surfaces except
Facial
This adding retention tool is used after a root canal is performed
Reasons the dentist would place an intermediate restoration.
To wait and determine the health of a tooth
While waiting to receive a permanent restoration
For financial reasons
When the band is removed from the automatrix, the wrench is turned ____.
Counterclockwise
When talking about a bridge, the ___ is the name for the artificial tooth
Pontic
The universal shade for adults is ___ and ___ for children.
Adults A2
Children A1