This is based on the D2 Intro to OMFS first lecture for our weekly quizzes. Covering CV diseases, pulmonary diseases (asthma, COPD), and renal/hepatic concerns.
Performance can be evaluated by failure mechanism
Guiding Principles of Carious Tissue Removal
CLASS V steps (summarized)
Access → 330 FG
Peripheral cavity removal w/ round #2
Round #6 or spoon excavator used for pulpal/axial walls
*** using a larger bur = removes less tissue
Outline form → …
Occlusal Curvatures and axial positions
Curve of spee: 2d curvature = buccal cusp tips of premolars and molars posteriorly, curvature begins @ tip of canines and curves upwards from anterior → pos…
Dental formula
A dental formula = indicates the dentiiton of only 1 side of the mouth but includes both MAX and MAND. Quadrants.
Must be multiplied by 2 to provide the number of teeth in entire…
Intro
Teeth are seperated into upper and lower arches
upper arch = maxillary and lower arch = mandible
Mandible = lower jar = movable
Midline = imaginary verticle line that divides the mo…