Biomimetic Dentistry Quiz

What is the main focus of Biomimetic Dentistry?

• Preserving intact tooth structure

• Maximizing tooth discoloration

• Removing all tooth structure

• Ignoring natural teeth biomechanics

Which of the following is a concept of the Biomimetic Approach?

• Avoid natural biomechanics

• Remove all tooth material

• Ignore tooth structure

• Maximize Adhesion

What is the classification of Biomimetic Dentistry that involves Tissue Engineering?

• Biomimetic Cosmetic Dentistry

• Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

• Biomimetic Preventive Dentistry

• Biomimetic Regenerative Dentistry

How does Biomimetic Dentistry differ from Traditional Dentistry?

• Focuses on tooth discoloration

• Ignores adhesion and removes tooth structure

• Maximizes adhesion and preserves tooth structure

• Avoids using restorative materials

What are the advantages of Biomimetic Remineralization?

• Increase cost

• Avoid restoring microstructure

• Successfully simulate natural mineralization

• Cause pain and sensitivity

Which system involves the release of crystalline calcium phosphate phases for enamel remineralization?

• Crystalline Calcium Phosphate Remineralizing Systems

• Un-stabilized Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Systems

• Stabilized Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Systems

• Self-assembling peptides

What is the mechanism of action of Functionalized Tricalcium phosphate (f-TCP) for enamel remineralization?

• Causes enamel erosion

• Promotes dental calculus deposit

• Releases calcium, phosphate, and fluoride to strengthen enamel

• Increases tooth discoloration

Which product is commercially available as Novamin® for enamel remineralization?

• Stabilized Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Systems

• Un-stabilized Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP) Systems

• Functionalized Tricalcium phosphate (f-TCP)

• Sodium calcium-phospho-silicate (Bioactive glass)

What is the role of Casein phosphor-peptides-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) in dentin remineralization?

• Promotes dental calculus deposit

• Binds and stabilizes calcium and phosphate in solution

• Increases tooth sensitivity

• Causes enamel erosion

What is the main condition required for Dentin Remineralization?

• Presence of intact collagen fibril structure

• Absence of mineral source

• Lack of residual mineral crystals

• No need for nucleation center