Restorative

In which level of prevention would you place a composite resin restoration?

• Primary Prevention

• Secondary Prevention

• Tertiary Prevention

• Quaternary Prevention

​ ​ (a)   composite resin material will be contraindicated for usage on a very stressful area of the mouth (such as a Class I restoration).

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• Microfilled
• Microfilmed
• Nanohybrid
• Flowable Composite

1. How long MUST you light-cure glass ionomer sealants for?

• 20 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 30 seconds

• Glass ionomer sealants do not need to be light-cured.

Answer explanation

Glass ionomer sealants do not need to be light-cured, but you can do it to shorten the setting time.

All of the following are advantages of amalgam restorations, EXCEPT:

• Easy to manipulate

• Highly esthetic

• Biocompatible

• Durable and wear resistant

1. Is the placement of temporary restoration within the dental hygienist's scope of practice?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

CDHO Guideline: Placement of temporary restoration "All registrants may perform restorative procedures of a temporary nature as part of their scope of practice, in any setting. The performance of restorations of a temporary nature is dependent on the competence of the dental hygienist and the needs of the client. A dental hygienist must always inform the client that the restoration is temporary and must refer the client to a dentist for further examination and treatment."

For more Information:

https://cdho.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GUI-SA-Temp-Restorations.pdf#:~:text=All%20registered%20dental%20hygienists%20may,Yes.

1. Why are eugenol containing IRM cements contraindicated previous to a composite resin restoration?

• It is indicated because of its obtunding (soothing) effect

• 1. Because of the strong smell

• Because eugenol affects the setting of composite resins

• 1. Because eugenol stains the teeth

1. Your client tells you his upper right posterior area is sensitive to cold and sweet drinks/food. During your hard tissue examination you determine that there’s  decay on 16O, RDH and dentist agree. When you inform your client of the need to restore the tooth, they tell you they don’t have a dentist. What would be the next step?

• Refer client to the University of Toronto undergrad program

• Refer client to the Restorative program at George Brown.

• Refer client to the Denturism program at George Brown.

• Explain to the client that he needs to find a dentist and get the tooth restored as soon as possible.