Question 20 (part 2) · LDEK · Cavity preparation

Choose correct statements regarding the air abrasion used for preparing the hard tooth tissues:

1) this technique is defined as kinetic cavity preparation;
2) this method is not used for preparing carious lesions located on approximal surface;
3) its use substitutes for etching the hard tooth tissues;
4) it may serve as a diagnostic tool in case of suspected fissure caries;
5) it does not damage the pulp.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,5.
  2. B. 3,4.
  3. C. 2,4,5.
  4. D. 1,4,5.
  5. E. all of the above mentioned.
Hint

Think about how air abrasion removes tissue, whether it heats the tooth and whether its rough surface replaces etching.

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