Lecture 1, Operative Dentistry (Slides)
Lecture 1, Operative Dentistry (Slides)
Lecture 1, Operative Dentistry (Slides)
Outline
Scope of Operative Dentistry
Caries Classification
Cavity classification
Instrumentation
Operative Dentistry
The art & science of the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of defects of teeth that do not require full coverage restoration for correction. Prevention, preservation, interception & restoration.
Dental Caries
Arrested caries:
Occurs when the active degradative process is interrupted or ceases.
3)Stage of development:
Classification of Cavities
Restorative material:
That is used to restore
Class I
Class II
Class III
Originate on the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth ( incisors & canines) but do not involve the loss or removal of the incisal angle.
Class IV
Involve the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth, and include the loss or removal of the incisal angle.
Class V
Found in the gingival (cervical) third of the facial and lingual surfaces of the crown of any tooth. With the exclusion of cavities resulting from Class I pit or fissure caries.
Class VI
Located on incisal edge of incisors & canines And on cusp tips of canines & posterior teeth.
Classification by Complexity
Simple: Involve only one tooth surface. Compound: Involve two tooth surfaces. Complex: Involve three or more tooth
surfaces.
Classification by Surface
Prepared cavities or restoration take the name of that surface or surfaces.
One Surface: i.e. O Two Surfaces: i.e. MO, DO Three Surfaces: i.e. MOD
Cavosurface angle:
The line or angle formed by the junction of a cavity wall with the unprepared surface of the tooth