Liners and Bases
What material helps stimulate the formation of secondary dentin
Calcium Hydroxide
What does ZOE stand for?
Zinc Oxide Eugenol
What type of glass ionomer is used as a liner or a base?
Type III
What does DDS stand for?
Doctor of Dental Surgery
What instrument is used to push and flatten a base down into the cavity prep?
Condensor
What tooth structure is calcium hydroxide placed on?
Dentin
What is another name for cement that attaches an indirect restoration to a tooth?
Luting Agent
What does a dentin sealer seal?
Dentin tubules
What does RDH stand for?
Registered Dental Hygienist
What is one reason a dentist may place a temporary filling?
Protect tooth between treatments; observe how tooth responds
Where is a base placed in a cavity prep?
Pulpal floor
What effect does eugenol have on the pulp?
A soothing effect
What is another name commonly used for dentin sealer that reduces sensitivity?
Varnish; Sealer; Desensitizer
What are dentin forming cells called?
Odontoblasts
What type of supervision requires the dentist to be physically present in the dental facility?
Direct Supervision
What is one major purpose of base under a restoration?
To insulate the pulp; reduce postoperative sensitivity; support restoration
What cement should not be placed under resin composite because it may interfere with polymerization?
Cement with Eugenol; ex. IRM
What is the disadvantage of calcium hydroxide liners?
High solubility; Low strength; Not suitable for luting
What is scope of practice?
Doing duties you are licensed to perform
What document signed by the dentist accompanies a case sent to a dental lab?
Lab Slip
What is the correct sequence when applying a varnish, liner, and base in a traditional prep?
Liner, Base, Varnish
What appearance should polycarboxylate cement have when ready for use?
Dull
What material is used under amalgam restorations to help reduce microleakage?
Varnish
What are 3 duties of an RDH?
Remove hard and soft deposits; provide oral hygiene education; administer local anesthetic
Who can place a liner on sound dentin in CA?
RDA under general