UCLA BDP MIDTERM NEWEST ACTUAL UPDATED

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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.VERIFIED/GRADED A+

composite - disadvantages - ----Answers----- expensive

• technique sensitive
• risk of microleakage

glass ionomer - advantages - ----Answers----- fluoride release

• esthetic
• minimal tooth preparation

glass ionomer - disadvantages - ----Answers----- technique sensitive

• not as esthetic compared to composite
• brittle

gold - ----Answers----- known for their metallic luster and smooth surface texture

- application: used for posterior teeth, especially molars and

premolas

- advantages: chosen for exceptional strength and durability,

making them suitable for teeth that endure heavy chewing forces

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porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) - ----Answers----- metal provides strength while the porcelain provides esthetics

- applications: often used for crowns and bridges, especially in

posterior teeth, where strength is crucial

- advantages: they combine the strength of metal with the

esthetics of porcelain, making them suitable with heavy chewing forces

porcelain (ceramic) - ----Answers----- a tooth-colored ceramic material that closely resembles natural tooth enamel in terms of color, translucency, and wear resistance

- application: used for a wide range of esthetic restorations,

including veneers, crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges

- advantage: known for their lifelike appearance. they are

particularly suitable for anterior restorations

zirconia - ----Answers----- type of ceramic material known for its strength and durability

- applications: commonly used for full ceramic crowns and

bridges, particularly in posterior region

- advantages: offer excellent strength and esthetics. they are

known for their biocompatibility and can withstand high chewing forces

principles of smile design - ----Answers----- central incisor width/height ratio

• mesial inclination
• smile line 2 / 4

• shade
• buccal corridor
• and more !

shade - ----Answers----- teeth should have a uniform bright color or shade

• achieve a natural appearance
• harmonious smile
• patient satisfaction

CAD/CAM - ----Answers----- computer aided design (CAD)

• computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
• THE PROCESS (preparation, scan tooth preparation, design

restoration, mill restoration, glaze and bake)

what percentage of adults int he US population has some type of disability? - ----Answers----up to 1 IN 4 (27%)

people that can treat special patients - ----Answers----- special patient care clinics within academic institutions

• GPR/hospital
• pediatric clinics
• private practice
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special patients - challenges - ----Answers----- LACK OF ACCESS TO CARE is one of the largest challenges for special patients

• there is a DISPARITY in treating special patients (not wanting

to vs. not being able to)

• PROPEREDUCATION AND TRAINING are important

autism (ASD) - ----Answers----- a SPECTRUM disorder involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors

• impaired communication, difficulty coping with new

experiences, sensory hypersensitivity, stereotypical movements

down syndrome - dental considerations - ----Answers----- appointment modifications (develop trust at early age, short, early appointments, minimize distractions, behavior management)

• dental implications (EARLY ONSET SEVERE PERIODONTAL

DISEASE, delayed eruption of permanent teeth, missing/malformed teeth, bruxism, tongue-thrusting, hypersensitive gag reflex)

cerebral palsy - ----Answers----- a group of conditions that affect movement and posture

• difficulty walking, speaking, eating, swallowing, hearing,

feeling sensations such as pain

• SOME learning and/or intellectual disabilities
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