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what is the success rate from date of placement, regardless of age for SSC
90%
majority of SSC failures are due to what
pulp failure, not restaration failure
class II amalgam success rates in pedo pts is highest when what is true
when life expectancy of tooth is less than 3 years
what is the approximate failure rate of class II amalgams when placed in pt younger than 4 years of age
50%: smaller preps are required due to large pulp chamber which causes a higher failure rate than in permanent teeth
what are the indications for a SSC
rampant caries, caries involving 3 or more surfaces, extensive caries on young permanent teeth, recurrent caries, tooth that has undergone pulp therapy (pulpotomy/pulpectomy), developmental defects, fractured teeth, severe bruxism, orthodontic appliance fabrication
marginal ridge break down in a primary tooth would be an indication for what tx
pulpotomy and crown
would a SSC be indicated following an indirect pulp therapy on a permanent first molar where large amounts of enamel is compromised
yes
what is the strongest of the SSCs
unitek
what is a unitek crown made of
primarily composed of chromium and steel
unitek crowns are not pre-trimmed, but are pre-contoured, and pre-crimped T/F
false: they are pre-trimmed, but require contouring and crimping
what type of SSC is pre-trimmed, pre-contoured, and pre-crimped, but is made of a softer metal, and is designed to snap over prep without any alterations
ion crowns
in SSC procedure prior to placement of rubber dam what should be checked
occlusion, vertical space loss, horizontal space loss, soft tissue change, and mobility
is a rubber dam always required when placing a SSC
yes
what anesthesia is recommended when placing a SSC on a maxillary tooth
buccal infiltration and palatal anesthesia
what anesthesia is recommended when placing a SSC on a mandibular tooth
IAN, long buccal, and lingual
retention of a SSC relies on what
natural undercuts, the adequacy of the crimp, and the luting material
excessive buccal/lingual reduction when placing a SSC can result in what
non-retentive crown and an unplanned extraction
what burs are required in the SSC preparation armamentaria
169L FG, tapered diamond FG, #6/8, #330, and heatless stone
what finish line is appropraite for SSC preparation
knife edges finish line
what accessories are required other than burs in the SSC preparation armamentaria
wire wheel, no. 114 contour pliers, no. 800-417 crimping pliers, and howe pliers
describe the steps in the SSC crown prep
selection of crown, occlusal reduction, occlusal beveling, interproximal reduction, and line angle refinement
describe the steps in the SSC crown placement
gingival adaptation, trimming, contouring, crimping, and cementation
a SSC is selected based upon what
the MD width of the primary tooth (space loss, bruxism, and exfoliation are all factors in choosing the crown
what should be used to remove the crown from the crown box
sterile cotton forceps
what is the approximate amount of occlusal reduction that is appropriate for SSC
1-1.5 mm
what burs are recommended for occlusal reduction in a SSC preparation
330 FG or a round wheel diamond
in a primary maxillary molar what area should be occlusally reduced with caution and why
mesiobuccal aspect due to a high pulp horn
what aspects of the SSC prep should have an occlusal bevel
all around the occlusal
what burs are recommended for occlusal bevel
330 FG or tapered diamond
when should the cervical undercuts be removed when doing a SSC preparation
never!
the height of convexity should be reduced to where on a SSC prep
just above the gingiva but leaving the gingival undercut
what is used for interproximal reduction when doing a SSC prep and why
tapered diamond, to avoid ledges which can prevent seating
what is the approximate amount of interproximal reduction recommended for SSC prep
1 mm without ledging
what is the potential problem with excessive occlusal reduction on a SSC prep
possible pulp exposure
what is the potential problem with excessive buccal reduction on a SSC prep
loss of retention
the margin (finish line) for a SSC prep should be located where
1-1.5 mm below the marginal gingiva
trimming of a SSC is usually reserved for what type
unitek
what is the use for the contour plier
after trimming the plier is used to establish appropriate contours on the mesial and distal
a SSC should be seated from buccal to lingual T/F
false: lingual to buccal
what types of cements are appropriate for cementation of SSC
ZnPO4, IRM, and GI
what should be checked prior to cementation of a SSC
blanching, entrapped gingiva, openbites, and rotated crowns
what should be done immediately after cementation of a SSC
floss the interproximals
how much cement should be used during cementation of SSC
it should be filled with cement rather than just lined because the crown is not designed to fit like a glove
what is the purpose of a band/crown and loop space maintainer
preserves the space that was occupied by the prematurely lost primary molar
what are the advantages of crown and loop space maintainer over the band and loop space maintainer
more stable than B/L, stronger than B/L, and the crown can remain on abutment tooth even after loop is not needed
what are the disadvantages of crown and loop space maintainer
more expensive and the need for accuracy is greater
the decision between a crown loop vs. band loop appliance is determined by what
by what tx is required on the abutment tooth. anything beyond a 1 surface restoration on the abutment is an indication for a crown
what is required when doing a crown loop space maintainer
requires 2 fitted crowns (one used for the crown loop and the other will be temporarily cemented between procedures), requires a compound impression, requires 036 wire, and soldering skills
what is the mechanism for local anesthetic
sodium ion permeability is decreased and nerve conduction is interrupted. increased threshold for electrical excitation in the nerve, a lowered height of the action potential, reducing the rate of rise of the action potential and a slow propagation of impulse conduction
all local anesthetics readily cross the blood-brain barrier, and readily cross the placenta and enter the fetal circulatory system T/F
true
what local anesthetic agent is used most commonly in our clinics
amides
where are amides detoxified
in the liver
what are the two common types of amide local anesthetics
carbocaine and lidocaine
what vasoconstrictor is often used with carbocaine and in what concentration (and why)
neocobefrin at 1:20,000 concentration (used in higher concentration because it is less effective than epinephrine)
what vasoconstrictor is used with lidocaine and in what concentration
epinephrine at 1:100,000 concentration
ester local anesthetics are metabolized by what
plasma enzyme cholinesterase
procaine is what type of local anesthetic: amide or ester
ester
local anesthetic compounds without hydrophillic part are suited for what
good topicals but not good for injections
why is levonordefrin (neocobefrine) good for pedo pts
side effects and overdose are the same as epi but to a lesser extent
what is the term for an increasing tolerance to a drug that is given repeatedly
tachyphylaxis
what are the signs of local anesthesia toxicity
CNS depression (convulsions), slurred speech, shivering, muscle twitching, tremor in facial muscles and extremities
what are the symptoms of local anesthesia toxicity
numbness of tongue and circumoral region, warm/flushed skin, pleasent dreamlike state, generalized light-headedness, dizziness, visual disturbances, auditory disturbances (tinnitus), drowsiness, and disorientation
in general what is the recommended dosage for LA with or without vasoconstrictor
2 mg/lb
larger gauge = larger needle T/F
false: larger gauge = smaller needle
wht is the onset time for lidocaine topical anesthetic
3-5 minutes
what is the concentration of lidocaine gel/liquid ? metered spray?
gel/liquid: 5% . metered spray: 10%
what is the concentration of benzocaine liquid/gel
14-20%
what is the onset time for benzocaine topical
30 seconds
what topical anesthetic has the longer duration and lower toxicity potential and is considered the best for pedo pts
benzocaine
what is the number one intraoperative complication of local anesthesia
syncope
what anatomical differences are important to note in the mandible when giving local anesthesia
ramus is shorter verically and narrower anterioposteriorly. mandibular foramen is lower than in adult
what is different about an IA block in a pedo pt than in an adult
injection site is lower and more posterior
what is the injection site for primary molars
inject over primary first molar
where should you inject to anesthetize MSA in pedo pt
over MB root of permanent first molar
palatal anesthesia is required anytime the palatal tissues are manipulated (as in rubber dam clamp, extraction, or class II amalgam T/F
true
what is the number one postoperative complication of local anesthesia in children
post-anesthesia trauma
how long does pulpal anesthesia last usually vs. soft tissue anesthesia?
pulpal: 60 minutes vs. soft tissue: 3-5 hours
2% solution = x mg/ml
20 mg/ml
if calculating a 1:20,000 vasoconstrictor how many mg are found per ml? per carpule?
.05 mg/ml .09 mg/carpule
what clamps are used for rubber dam for pedo pts usually
8,14, and 14a
what teeth must be isolated when using a rubber dam for a pedo pt
just one tooth on either side of the tooth/teeth that are involved
glass ionomers chemically bond to tooth structure and have a similar coefficient of thermal expansion to the tooth T/F
true
what is the strongest of the esthetic type restorative materials
composites
composites have chemical bonding to tooth structure without use of bonding system T/F
false
for primary teeth what shades of composites are typically used
A1 or A2
what is the removal of the coronal portion of the pulp, leaving the vital radicular portion un-instrumented
pulpotomy
what is the removal of the entire pulp from the tooth
pulpectomy
what is the success rate of vital pulpotomy therapy
75-85%
what are the indications for pulpotomies
previously asymptomatic, or symptoms suggestive of reversible pulpitis with no clinical or radiographic signs of pathology
access for a pulpotomy on a maxillary primary molar should be what shape
should mimic the rhomboid outline of the primary tooth
access for a pulpotomy of a mandibular primary molar should be what shape
should mimic the rectangular outline of the primary tooth
how is hemorrhage control achieved during pulpotomy
lightly moistened cotton pellet prior to placement of the medicament
removal of the medicated pellet during pulpotomy should reveal what
a darkened, non-hemorrhaging pulp stump
continued hemorrhage after pulpotomy medicament placement indicates what
pulpitis extending beyond the canal orifice, poor amputation procedure with tissue remaining, or perforation
what medicament is used during pulpotomy to stop hemorrhage
formocresol or ferric sulfate
what are the acceptable fills for pulpotomies
ZOE, IRM and ZOE, or B&T (eugenol provides obtundant effect)
what is the restoration of choice following pulp therapy
SSC
under what circumstances would a class I amalgam be an acceptable restoration after pulpotomy
if tooth is within two years of exfoliating
what is the most common reason for crown failure
due to misdiagnosis/failure of the pulp tx
what are the components sultans formocresol
48.5% formaldehyde, 48.5% cresol, and 3% glycerin
what are the components of buckley's formocresol
19% formaldehyde, 35% cresol, and 17.5% glycerin
1:5 dilution of formocresol is just as effective as full strength T/F
true
why is formocresol considered a better medicament for pulpotomy than ferric sulfate
because ferric sulfate's ability to induce hemostasis even in unhealthy pulps may mask the need for further tx
molar roots flare apically for what reason
to accomadate developing premolars
perament roots complete their dev't when? primary roots?
permanent roots: 3 years after eruption . primary roots: 1 year after the tooth erupts
maxillary central is wider mesial-distally than occluso-gingivally
true
the primary maxillary first molar resembles what
premolar
the primary maxillary second molar resembles what
permanent first molar
the primary mandibular first molar resembles what
no other tooth
molars sometimes must be sectioned during extraction because?
due to flared roots
when extracting primary anteriors what motion should be used
unscrewing motion due to roots due their circular shape in cross section
what is the function of sealants
physical barrier to block bacteria and nutrients from fissures and pits thereby preventing decay
what are the indications for use of a size 0 film
before age 6, before first molars erupt, shallow lingual vestibules
what are the indications for use of a size 2 film
after age six and after first molars erupt
where do interproximal caries form
at or just apical to the contact
primary teeth contacts differ from permanent teeth contacts how
they have broad interproximal contacts opposed to point contacts
primary teeth interproximal contact areas tend to open in a more: mesial direction/distal direction compared to the permanent dentition
mesial direction. this means you have to direct the cone from a more anterior direction
when exposing a bitewing radiograph for a pedo pt the angulation should be how many degrees above or below the horizontal plane
10 degrees above
what are the indications for the use of the Snap-O-Ray
shallow vestibule, behavior management, or altered view
what size film is used for occlusal radiographs in children
size 2
when are panorex radiographs indicated for children
6 (for pathology, missing teeth, or anomalies), 12 (growth and dev't), and 18 (wisdom teeth)
what are the standing orders for radiographs on a 6 year old prior to the eruption of the first molars
2 bitewings, maxillary occlusal film, and a mandibular occlusal film
what are the standing orders for radiographs on a child after the age of 6 and after eruption of the first molars
2 bitewings, selected PA's, and panorex
with what frequency should bitewing radiographs be obtained on a pedo pt
at initial exam and yearly thereafter
for maxillary occlusal radiographs what is the angulation for tube
60 degrees downward through the center of the nose
for mandibular occlusal radiographs what is the angulation of the tube
30 degrees upward through the center of the chin
the patient record is the legal document of the dental practice and the dentist owns the records/radiographs T/F
true
how much is the dental practice allowed to charge for copies of radiographs and documents?
$1.00 for first page and $.50 for each additional page. x-rays shall not exceed $5.00 or the actual cost of the reproduction
what is consent to tx by a pt after achieving an understanding of what is involved
informed consent
what are the requirements of informed consent
the nature of the proposed tx, which includes: necessity of tx, benefits of tx, prognosis of tx, time involved, and cost involved, reasonable alternatives to proposed tx, and the risks and potential complications of the proposed tx
informed consent can be verbal or written T/F
true
what is expressed consent
consent designed for a specific purpose, out of the ordinary circumstances such as a papoose board or sedation
what are the two exceptions to informed consent from a parent for an underage pt
emancipation exception and the mature minor exception
if an unaccompanied minor child present for an appt for simple or routine tx that has already been discussed and consented to by the parent or gaurdian, is it permissble to proceed with tx
yes
if the patients parent or legal guardian refuses to accept your tx recommendations after you have communicated the risks of declining tx, then the parent or legal guardian has given what
an informed refusal (this should be documented in the record)
what constitutes withdrawal (discontinuation of care)
illness of the dentist, failure of the pt to cooperate, tx beyond the dentist's ability, or pt misconduct
what constitutes abandonment
failure to follow up on pt care after the acture stage of illness has subsided or neglect to give a pt warning or necessary instructions. unilateral termination of the dentist/pt relationship by the dentist without notice to the pt
what must be done to properly release a pt
send a certified return-receipt letter including: reason for release, release date, a referral list, and notice of availability of records, with documentation in the chart
what constitutes battery
when there is use of force on a person without the person's consent. usually when healthcare provider has failed to obtain any consent to the particular tx or performed a different procedure than the one for which consent was given (actionable as tort or criminal law violation)
what constitutes negligence
when the conduct of a healthcare provider falls belwo the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury to the pt (actionable only as tort)
what is a wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction (one is required to do or refrain from doing a specific act)
tort
what is the statute of limitation for pt under the age of 18
healthcare provider may have a suit filed agianst them at any time up to one year after the pt reaches the age of 18
what is the statute of limitations for pt above 18
2 years following the awareness of substandard care
resistance of the tooth to decay can be increased by: systemic fluoride, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants, or all of the above
all of the above
wha tis the primary focus of a prevention program
removal of plaque
plaque related problems account for what percent of all dental tx rendered
95%
how many of all malocclusions are related to premature primary tooth loss due to caries
1/3
what is the best approach for pt motivation
closely supervised teachign with multiple visits and periodic reinforcement
what test determines amount of acid formed in a carbohydrate medium
modified snyder caries test
when should a child's (baby/infant) teeth be brushed or cleaned
as soon as they erupt
most children brush for about how long
1 minutes
what percent of a child brushing is done on facial of anteriors and occlusal of mandibular molars using horizontal scrubbing
75%
children under what age need adult to assume primary responsibility for OH
age 9 (need to be able to tie their shoes and write their name in cursive)
how many times a day is recommended for brushing in a pedo pt
twice a day
how often should tooth brush be replaced
every 3-4 months
how often should a dental prophy be provided for a pedo pt
every 6 months
what is the only way to clean the interroximal surfaces
flossing
flossing should begin when in a pedo pt
as soon as there are interproximal contacts
what is the substrate of choice for bacteria
fermentable carbs
average americans consume about how much sugar per year
100 pounds, sucrose is about 94% of the intake
what is the preferred method of brushing for pedo pt without formal instruction
horizontal scrub
why is brushing before bed especially important
because of decreased salivary flwo during sleep
which type of floss removed plaque better : waxed or unwaxed
unwaxed, but waxed helps for rough restorations
what is the most critical step in the successful management of the pediatric pt and parent
development of the tx plan
most of the time tx is divided up into hemispheres (upper arch vs. lower arch) T/F
false: usually 4 quadrants, can add 5th and 6th "quadrants" (max anterior and man anterior)
if all quadrants are of equal priority which "quadrant" (actually sextant) is reserved for last and why
anteriors, because posteriors are more important for mastication and are retained longer than anteriors and saving esthetic anteriors for last may motivate pareents to complete tx
if quadrant priority differs what should be done first
the worst should be done first, however if it is the pts first visit it may be good to do simple restorative procedure at the first restorative visit
if minimal procedures are required the tx may be divided into two appointment seperating the mouth into halves vertically or horizontally T/F
true
if there is a small amount of work to do on a pedo pt it is ok to do bilateral mandibular block to knock it all out in one appt T/F
false: never do bilateral mandibular blcok in young children
when is it ok to do bilateral mandibular block
pt 12 or older who has experienced local anesthesia before and is mature enough. also must obtain consent from pt and parent
extractions are usually performed with the quadrant they are in T/F
true
extractions are routinely done on the first visit T/F
false: they are only done on the first visit if it is an absolute necessity and it is often helpful to use nitrous
if caries are found in the primary dentition on tooth number B what other teeth should be checked
the adjacent tooth surfaces of the tooth affected and the contralateral side (for instance if B was found to have DO caries, A should be checked for MO, and # i should be checked for DO
caries should be restored when
once detected (? do the people who write this crap not understand that saying "restore caries when you detect them" acutally means nothing?)
why do caries spread quickly in the primary dentition
enamel and dentin are thinner than in permanent teeth
what are the indications for stainless steel crowns
primary molars with M and D caries, primary molars with 3 or more carious surfaces (unless buccal pit is one of them), or in pts with poor oral hygiene, cervical decalcification, or cervical caries, or hx of significant caries
if a tooth will exfoliate within 12-18 months, which should be done: amalgam or SSC
amalgam
observe if asymptomatic, extract if symptomatic
if tooth will exfoliate within 12 months should you do pulpotomy or extract
extract
what is the preferred time of day to see a pedo pt
morning (better rested and practictioner has more patience)
put the following in order of tx priorities: emergency, orthodontics, prevention, prosthodontics, restorative, recall
emergency, prevention, restorative, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and recall
maxillary anterior extractions are often done when in a tx plan
last appt
restorative should be completed prior to starting ortho T/F
true
what are the stages of tooth dev't in order
Growth (initiation, proliferation, histodifferentiation, morphodifferentiation, and apposition), Calcification, Eruption, and Attrition
in what stage(s) does initial formation of the tooh bud by the cells of the dental lamina occur
initiation/proliferation
during what stage do the cells of the tooth bud begin to differentiation into odontoblasts, ameloblasts, etc
histodifferentiatino
during what stage do cells begin to order themselves into the shape of the tooth
morphodifferentiation
during what stage is mineral laid down into the matrix in order to calcify the tooth
apposition
teeth present at birth are known as what
natal teeth
teeth present within 30 days of birth are known as what
neonatal teeth
what % of natal teeth are prematurely erupting primary central incisors and not extra teeth
95%
what are the indications for extracting natal teeth
extreme mobility posing a risk of aspiration, verified supernumerary, extremely poor tooth dev't, or significant feeding problems remain smoothing the teeth
where do supernumary teeth commonly occur
in maxillary midline and mandibular premolar area
wh is the general incidence of supernumerary teeth
1-3.5 % with race and sex variance
supernumerary teeth are commonly found in associatino with what
cleidocranial dysplasia
what is ectodermal dysplasia
primary failure of ectodermal tissues resulting in multiple missing teeth, apocrine disorders, and conical shaped teeth
hypodontia usually occurs with what teeth
lateral incisors, 2nd PMs, and 3rd molars
what is the attempt of one tooth bud to become two seperate teeth
gemination
with gemination, counting the teeth will reveal what
an extra tooth, usually only a single canal will be present when teeth are incompletely seperated
where does gemination typically occur
incisors
what are the 2 examples of disorders of histodifferentiation
amelogenesis imperfecta and dentinogenesis imperfecta
tx of amelogenesis imperfecta is typically what
restoring esthetics
failure of ameloblasts to form enamel correctly resulting in enamel that is generally thin, pitted, or missing is known as what
amelogenesis imperfecta
what form of amelogenesis imperfecta results in enamel that is poorly mineralized and subject to easy fracture or abrasion
hypomineralized
what form of amelogenesis imperfecta results in the enamel being normally calcified but significantly pitted and very prone to staining
hypoplastic type
what is the failure of odontoblasts to form the DEJ and dentin correctly, resulting in "pulpless teeth" on radiographs, bulbous crowns, and is associated with osteogenesis imperfecta
Dentinogenesis imperfecta
what are the tx objectives for dentinogenesis imperfecta
prevent excessive wear and pathologic exposure of pulp
what is the most common microdont
lateral incisor
what primary tooth most commonly has an extra root
primary 2nd molars
what teeth are most often affected by dens invaginatus
maxillary laterals
what is found when counting teeth if fusion of teeth is present
one tooth short of a full dentition
what teeth in the primary dentition are most commonly fused
mandibular lateral and mandibular canine
what are the caues of hypocalcification
injury during growth phase, high fever during growth phase, etc
what is the term for an atypical path of eruption
ectopic eruption
what type of ectopic eruption usually occurs with the eruption of the maxillary first permanent molar, causing the molar to become stuck under the crown of the primary second molar
hold type
what amount of hold type ectopic eruptions self correct their eruption path without tx? what is this known as?
2/3 self correct. this is known as jump type ectopic eruption
what is the term for the fusion of the tooth to the bone
ankylosis
what are the four etiologic factors for caries
susceptible tooth, plaque, substrate, and time
what is the main bacteria responsible for smoth surface and pit and fissure decay
S. mutans
what is the main bacteria responsible for caries progression in the dentin
lactobacillus
acid demineralization can be initially reversed or lessened in severity by what
increased salivary flow, buffering capacity of bicarbonate in saliva, or other minerals in saliva
by age 8 the prevalence of proximal caries equals occlusal caries T/F
true
what % of chidren age 2-4 already have tooth decay
17%
by age 8 what % of children have tooth decay
52%
by age 17 what % of children have dental decay
78%