Dental Dental Procedures 2

Question 1

What is endodontics?

Accepted Answer

The branch of dentistry dealing with the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the root — commonly root canal therapy

Answer

Endodontics focuses on the interior of the tooth (pulp) and root structures. Root canal treatment, the most common procedure, removes infected pulp tissue.

Question 2

What is the difference between a dental filling and an inlay?

Accepted Answer

A filling is placed directly; an inlay is fabricated in a lab and then cemented into the prepared cavity

Answer

Direct fillings are placed and shaped in the mouth. Inlays are custom-made in a lab from impressions and then bonded into the prepared cavity for a precise fit.

Question 3

What is a dental bridge?

Accepted Answer

A prosthetic that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth or implants

Answer

A dental bridge literally bridges the gap left by missing teeth, with pontics (artificial teeth) supported by crowns on the neighboring teeth (abutments).

Question 4

What is the purpose of a dental sealant?

Accepted Answer

To coat the chewing surfaces of back teeth with a protective barrier that prevents decay

Answer

Sealants are thin plastic coatings applied to the grooves of premolars and molars, preventing bacteria and food particles from settling in these decay-prone areas.

Question 5

What are dental veneers?

Accepted Answer

Thin shells of porcelain or composite bonded to the front of teeth to improve appearance

Answer

Veneers are custom-made thin shells that cover the front surface of teeth, used to correct discoloration, chips, gaps, or misalignment for cosmetic improvement.

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