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Cavity Classifications pgs. 606 - 607 Cavity Preparation Chapter 30: pages 970 – 973 Properties of Dental Materials Chapter 31: pages 991 - 993
Identify the classification of cavities. Describe cavity preparation form and structure Discuss dental material properties Recall agencies and organizations regulating dental materials
STEP 1: OUTLINE FORM STEP 2: RESISTANCE AND RETENTION FORM STEP 3: CONVENIENCE FORM STEP 4: REMOVAL OF CARIES STEP 5: REFINEMENT OF CAVITY WALLS AND MARGINS STEP 6: CAVITY DEBRIDEMENT
◦ (^) The axial wall is the internal wall parallel to the long axis of the tooth.
◦ (^) The pulpal wall is the internal wall that is perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth and occlusal of the pulp.
◦ (^) The external wall is the prepared surface that extends to the external tooth surface. ◦ (^) Such a wall takes the name of the tooth surface (or aspect) that the wall is adjacent to