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Modern Dental Assisting

Doni L. Bird, Debbie S. Robinson

Chapter 43

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

An emergency patient is being seen today because of a lost filling (M-O on \#5). The dentist examines the tooth and requests that a radiograph be taken and the patient scheduled for a new restoration. The dentist asks you to place a temporary restoration until the patient can return for a scheduled appointment. Which temporary dental material would most likely be used to replace the lost filling?

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Problem 2

A patient has discussed her concern over the large quantity of amalgam fillings in her mouth; she fears that the mercury may be affecting her health. She has scheduled an appointment to discuss this with the dentist. How would you expect the dentist to respond to this patient?

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Problem 3

With regard to direct restorative dental materials, which dental material would you say is the most versatile and widely used today and why?

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Problem 4

Tooth whitening has become one of the most often requested procedures by patients. Why is this procedure so popular with patients, and why is it best to have the dentist involved in the process?

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Problem 5

What is the difference between composite resins and ceramics?

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