conservative dentistry lab manual
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Conservative Dentistry 1- Dent 335
(Operative Dentistry) Manual
First Semester 2011-2012
Dr.Ghada Maghaireh, Course Coordinator
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Dentistry
Department of Conservative Dentistry
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Assessment Type N-A
Midterm Theoretical
Exam15%
Midterm Practical Exam 15%
Final Exam 60%
Assignments 10%Attendance N-A
Participation N-A
Course Objectives Weights
To understand the principals,terminology, instruments,materials and techniques used
in the practice of Operative
Dentistry
To understand the use ofamalgam, resin composite and
glass inomer materials in thescope of operative Dentistry.
To understand the basicprinciples of cavity design for
amalgam and resin composite
restorations.
To practice caries removal andpulp protection prior to
restorative procedures on
extracted natural teeth.
To understand and practice
perator positions for operativeprocedures.
30%
20%
30%
10%
10%
Teaching & Learning Methods
Classroom lectures
Tests and exams
Review of exams
Textbook reading assignments
Lab demonstrations and videos
The Operative Dentistry manual
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able toRelatedObjective(
s)
Refrance
1
List anddifferentiatebetween differentmethods of cavities
Chapter # 6 Fundamentals
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classifications.
2Identify thecomponent parts ofa prepared cavity.
Chapter # 6 Fundamentals
3
List and describe
the basic steps incavity preparation,in order orsequence.
chapter 6 art & science
4Identify instrumentsby name and use.
Chapter # 6 Fundamentals
5
Describe and givereasons for thedifferencesbetween the cavitypreparation for
amalgam and resincomposite.
Chapter 6 art & science
6
List the basicphysical propertiesof and describedifferencesbetween amalgamand resincomposite
Chapter 6 art & science
7
List the steps inplacement and
describe thedifferences intheses steps foramalgam and resincomposite.
Chapter 11 Fundamentals, Chapter 11 Art &
Science
8
List and describedifferencesbetween finishingand polishingtechniques foramalgam and resin
composite.
Chapter 11 Fundamentals, Chapter 11 Art &
Science
10
List the basicphysical propertiesof glass inomer,differentiatebetween differenttypes of glassinomer materials
Chapter 13 Fundamentals
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and their uses.
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Describe thematerials and
techniques used incaries removal andpulp protection,including burs,spoon excavators,cavity liners, andtemporaryrestorativematerials.
Handout
12
Identify the basicpositions for the
operator whileperformingoperative dentistryprocedures.
Handout
Useful Resources
The Art & Science of Operative Dentistry, Theodore M.Roberson, Harald O.Heymann,
Edward J.Swift JR., Fourth Edition.
* Other assigned reading materials
Course Content
Week Topics Chapter in text
1 ( Sep.22) Introduction
2 ( Sep. 29)Caries classification + cavity
classification
Chapter # 6 Fundamentals
3 ( Oct. 6) Instrumentation Chapter # 6 Fundamentals
4 ( Oct.13) Principles of Cavity Preparation I Chapter# 6 Art & Science
5 ( Oct.20) Principles of Cavity Preparation II Chapter# 6 Art & Science
6 ( Oct.27) Amalgam Restorations I Chapter # 6 Fundamentals
7 (Nov.3) Amalgam Restorations II Chapter # 11 Fundamentals
8 (Nov.10) Happy Eid
9 (Nov.17) Midterm Exam
10 (Nov.24) Glass Inomer Restorations Handout + Chapter # 13Fundamentals
11 (Dec.1)Liners and bases Handout + Chapter # 5
Fundamentals
13 (Dec.8)Principles of Adhesion I Chapter # 8 Fundamentals
14 (Dec.15) Principles of Adhesion II Chapter # 8 Fundamentals
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15(Dec.22) Resin Composite Restorations I Chapter # 9 & #10 Fundamentals
16(Dec.29) Resin Composite Restorations II Chapter # 9 & #10 Fundamentals
Additional Notes
Attendance:
Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes and labs. Class participation isrequired. Should an absence be necessary, student should contact the course instructor
immediately. Work missed can ONLY make up with an excused absence.
No make-up exams or quizzes will be given for unexcused absences.
Late arrivals to class are unexcused absences.
All course make-ups, test, and so forth, must be completed within 14 days fromthe date of the excused absence.
Laboratory:Required Teeth: Lower 6 (10 teeth), Upper 6 (4 teeth), Upper 4(4 teeth), Lower 4or 5 (4 teeth), Upper central incisor (4 teeth), Upper canine (4 teeth).Naturalmolar tooth (2 teeth)High speed burs: Straight fissure bur (medium, # 56) 4 burs, round bur (small,#1/2) 2 burs, diamond finishing burs.Low speed burs: Straight fissure bur (medium, # 56) 2 burs, round bur (small, # 2and large size # 6) 2 burs.
Lab ScheduleWeek
Lab ProcedureTooth
number
1 (18-22/9) 1 +2 Introduction to ODS Lab -
2(25-29/9)1 Exercise for operator positions+
Instruments-
2(25-29/9) 2 Class I amalgam preparation (DEMO) Lower 63(2-6/10) 1 Class I amalgam preparation + buccal pit Lower 6
3(2-6/10)2 Class I amalgam preparation with buccal
extension (DEMO)Lower 6
4(9-13/10) 1 Amalgam restoration of the teeth (DEMO) Lower 64(9-13/10) 2 Amalgam restoration of the teeth 3 TEETH
5(16-20/10)1 Class I amalgam preparation with lingual
extension + amalgam restoration (DEMO)Upper 6
5(16-20/10)2 Class I amalgam preparation with lingual
extension + amalgam restoration
Upper 6
6(23-27/10)1 Midterm Practical Exam (Class I cavity
preparation + restoration) (1 hour)Lower 6
6(23-27/10)2 Class II amalgam preparation MO
(DEMO)Lower 6
7(30/10-3/11) 1 Class II amalgam preparation DO Upper 6
7(30/10-3/11)2 Amalgam restoration for Class II teeth
(DEMO)Lower 6
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8(6-10/11) 1 Happy Eid8(6-10/11) 2 Happy Eid9(13-17/11) 1 Amalgam restoration for Class II t 2 TEETH
9(13-17/11)2 Class II MOD amalgam preparation +
amalgam restorationLower 4
10(20-24/11)1 Class III cavity preparation + composite
restoration (DEMO)Upper 1
10(20-24/11)2 Class III cavity preparation + composite
restorationUpper 1
11(27/11-1/12)1 Class IV cavity preparation + composite
restoration (DEMO)Upper 1
11(27/11-1/12)2 Class IV cavity preparation + composite
restorationUpper 1
12(4-8/12)1 Class V cavity preparation + composite
restorationUpper 3
12(4-8/12) 2 Class II cavity preparation MO forcomposite restoration
Upper 4
13(11-15/11) 1 Class II composite restoration Upper 4
13(11-15/11)2 Class V cavity preparation+ Glass inomer
restorationUpper 3
14(18-22/11)1 Caries detection and excavation on
natural tooth exercise+Molar withocclusalcaries
14(18-22/11)
2 Cavity liner placement + Placement ofIRM temporary restorationHandout of all teeth & Assessment
sheet
Molar withocclusalcaries
15(25-29/12)
1 Final practical Exam (Class II amalgampreparation + restoration)Handout of all teeth & Assessmentsheet
Lower 6
15(25-29/12)2 Final practical Exam (Class II amalgam
preparation + restoration)Lower 6
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Conservative Dentistry 1- Dent 335 (Operative Dentistry)
Evaluation Sheet
STUDENT NAME: STUDENT NUMBER:
Procedure Tooth
number
Mark Signature
Class I amalgam preparation Lower 6
Class I amalgam preparation + buccal pit Lower 6
Class I amalgam preparation with buccal
extension
Lower 6
Amalgam restoration of Class I Lower 6
Amalgam restoration of Class I + Buccal pit Lower 6
Amalgam for Class I preparation with buccal
extension
Lower 6
Class I amalgam preparation with lingual
extension
Upper 6
Amalgam restoration for Class I with lingualextension
Upper 6
Class II MO amalgam preparation Lower 6
Class II DO amalgam preparation Upper 6
Amalgam restoration for Class II MO Lower 6
Amalgam restoration for Class II DO Upper 6
Class II MOD amalgam preparation Lower 4
Class II MOD amalgam restoration Lower 4
Class III cavity preparation Upper 1
Class III composite restoration Upper 1
Class IV cavity preparation Upper 1
Class IV composite restoration Upper 1
Class V cavity preparation Upper 3
Class V composite restoration Upper 3
Class II MO cavity preparation Upper 4
Class II MO composite restoration Upper 4
Class V cavity preparation Upper 3
Class V Glass inomer restoration Upper 3
Caries detection and excavation on natural toothexercise
Natural tooth
Cavity liner placement Natural tooth
Placement of IRM temporary restoration Natural toothEvaluation Criteria
9: Excellent
8: Good
6-7: Satisfactory
5 and under: failure
Grade 5 and under is unacceptable and will not be considered in the continuous assessment, the student
should repeat the work until he/she get a satisfactory mark. All work should be finished and marked in the
assigned date, any work that is completed after the assigned date will be graded as pass only (6).
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Class I Amalgam Preparation
P P F
External Outline Form Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Convergence of B & L Walls Convergent Slight divergent Gross
Divergance
Pulpal Depth 1.5-2 mm Slightly shallow/ > 3 mm deep
Slightly deep
Pulpal Floor (Horizontal) Correct Slight error Unacceptable
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Line Angles Defined Lack Definition Poorly Defined
Class I Amalgam Restoration
P P F
Margins Smooth Excess or Gross Excess& Regular Deficiency
Tooth Structure No Damage Damage Gross Damage
Condensation No pits or voids Pits or voids Gross Voids
Surface Finish Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Anatomy Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
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Class II Amalgam Preparation
P P F
External Outline Form (O) Correct Slight Error UnacceptableExternal Outline Form(P) Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Convergence of B & L Walls (O) Convergent Slight divergent Gross
Convergence of B & L Walls (O) Convergent Slight divergent Gross
Pulpal Depth 1.5-2 mm Slightly shallow/ > 3 mm deepSlightly deep
Pulpal Floor (Horizontal) Correct Slight error Unacceptable
Gingival Floor Horizontal Angled Unacceptable
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Retention Grooves Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Class II Amalgam Restoration
P P F
Margins Smooth Excess or Gross Excess
& Regular Deficiency
Tooth Structure No Damage Damage Gross Damage
Condensation No pits or voids Pits or voids Gross Voids
Surface Finish Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Anatomy (O & B) Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Marginal Ridge Proper Height, High, Low GrossWidth & Contour Wide or Narrow
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Class V Amalgam Preparation
P P F
External Outline Form Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Convergence of O & G Walls Convergent Slight divergent Gross
Divergance
Pulpal Depth 1.25-1.5 mm Slightly shallow/ > 3 mm deep
Slightly deep
Axial Wall Convex Slight error Unacceptable
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Line Angles Defined Lack Definition Poorly Defined
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Class V Preparation for Glass Inomer
P P F
External Outline Form Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Convergence of O & G Walls Convergent Slight divergent Gross
Divergance
Pulpal Depth 1.25-1.5 mm Slightly shallow/ > 3 mm deep
Slightly deep
Axial Wall Convex Slight error Unacceptable
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Line Angles Defined Lack Definition Poorly Defined
Class V Glass Inomer Restoration
P P F
Margins Smooth Excess or Gross Excess
& Regular Deficiency
Tooth Structure No Damage Damage Gross Damage
Placment No pits or voids Pits or voids Gross Voids
Surface Finish Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Anatomy Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
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Class III Composite Preparation
P P F
External Outline Form Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Axial Extension 1.0-1.25 mm Slightly shallow/ > 2.5 mm deep
Slightly deep
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Line Angles Defined Lack Definition Poorly Defined
Internal Walls Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Class III Composite Restoration
P P F
Margins No Excess Excess or Gross Excess
or Deficiency Deficiency
Surface Finish Smooth Polished Rough, Dull Gross Rough
Tooth Structure No Damage Damage Gross Damage
Facial & Proximal Correct Not Correct Unacceptable
Contour
Lingual Contour Correct Not Correct Unacceptable
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Class IV Composite Preparation
P P F
External Outline Form Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Axial Extension 1.0-1.25 mm Slightly shallow/ > 2.5 mm deep
Slightly deep
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Line Angles Defined Lack Definition Poorly Defined
Internal Walls Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Class IV Composite Restoration
P P F
Margins No Excess Excess or Gross Excessor Deficiency Deficiency
Surface Finish Smooth Polished Rough, Dull Gross Rough
Tooth Structure No Damage Damage Gross Damage
Facial & Proximal Correct Not Correct Unacceptable
Contour
Lingual Contour Correct Not Correct Unacceptable
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Class II Composite Preparation
P P F
External Outline Form (O) Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
External Outline Form(P) Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
B & L Walls (O) Parallel Slight divergent Gross
B & L Walls (O) Parallel Slight divergent Gross
Pulpal Depth 1.5-2 mm Slightly deep > 3 mm deep
Pulpal Floor (Horizontal) Correct Slight error Unacceptable
Gingival Floor Horizontal Angled Unacceptable
Margins Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Class II Composite Restoration
P P F
Margins Smooth Excess or Gross Excess
& Regular Deficiency
Tooth Structure No Damage Damage Gross Damage
Surface Finish Smooth Rough Grossly Rough
Polish
Anatomy (O & P) Correct Slight Error Unacceptable
Marginal Ridge Smooth, Regular Rough, Excess Unacceptable
No Excess or open Open Margin
Margin
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NATURAL TOOTH EXCERSISE
Caries Removal/Liner
1. Select an extracted molar with caries
An extracted molar with occlusal caries will be used for this exercise. Check the pits
and grooves with an explorer. Choose a molar with a definite explorer catch in a pitor a fissure that indicates caries. Do not use a molar with gross caries that extends to
the pulp. Discuss caries location and the proposed outline of the preparation with the
instructor before proceeding.
2. Mount the tooth
3. Cut an initial Class I prep
Cut an initial (ideal) Class I cavity preparation and then get instructors approval.
4. Excavate Caries
Caries remaining in the pulpal floor after the initial prep is cut should be removedwith a round bur and the slow speed handpiece. Choose the size of the round bur that
is about the size of the area of the carious dentin. Check remaining dentin with
explorer. If sticky or leathery dentin remains, remove it with the low speed handpiece.
Do not be too aggressive when probing pulpally or when using the handpiece in thearea over the pulp to avoid pulp exposure. If soft, carious dentin extends all the way
to the pulp, then a pulp exposure cannot be avoided since all of the caries must be
removed.
5. Check for undermined enamel
If caries has extended laterally under cusps, then switch to the high speed handpiece
and widen the enamel portion of the prep to remove the undermined (no dentin
support) enamel. Next, check the lateral walls for carious dentin that may have been
exposed by widening the cavity. Switch back to the slow speed handpiece to removeany remaining caries.
6. When caries removal is complete, get the preparation checked by the instructor.
7. Place a liner.
The next step is to apply the liner to the area of dentin that is deeper than the ideal
because of caries removal.
8. Place IRM temporary filling.
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Cavity Preparations and Restorations
Class I amalgam preparation:
Outline: Include mesial & distal pit. Central, buccal & lingual grooves.
Isthmus width: 1-1.25 mm. Pulpal depth: 1.5-2.0 mm.
B, L walls: Parallel or slightly convergent occlusally.
M, D walls: Diverge occlusally.
Retention: no grooves or points.
Margins: No bevel.
Class I amalgam Restoration:
Grooves: Central & triangular grooves.
Fossae: Mesial & distal pits.
Cusp planes: B & L slopes reproduce triangular ridges.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess amalgam over margins (flash). Nodeficiencies or open margins.
Condensation: No pits or voids.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of scratches and irregularities. Burnished.
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Buccal pit preparation:
Outline: Located at gingival end of buccal groove.
Diameter: 1mm.
Axial depth: Axial wall is 1.5 mm deep.
Wall angulation: Walls are 90 to cavosurface and parallel.
Retention: no grooves or points are necessary. In larger preps, retention may beplaced in mesial, distal and gingival walls.
Margins: No bevels.
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Class I with buccal extension amalgam preparation:
Outline: Include M, C, D pits. L groove. Extend B groove to include B pit onbuccal surface.
Isthmus width: 1-1.25 mm. Pulpal depth: 1.5-2.0 mm.
B, L walls: Parallel or slightly convergent occlusally.
M, D walls: Those on occlusal diverge occlusally. Those on facial extension areparallel.
Axial wall: Parallel B surface. 1.25 mm deep.
Retention: Groovesin M, D walls of buccal extension to pulpal floor.
Margins: No bevel.
Class I with buccal extension amalgam restoration:
Grooves: Central, buccal and lingual grooves. None on facial surface. Central grooveis not straight.
Fossae: Mesial & distal pits. 2 central pits.
Cusp planes: B & L slopes reproduce triangular ridges. Inclines are not concave.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess amalgam over margins (flash).Nodeficiencies or open margins.
Condensation: No pits or voids.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of scratches and irregularities. Burnished.
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Class I with lingual extension amalgam preparation:
Outline: Central pit, mesial pit, of buccal groove. L shaped preparation. Includedistal pit and lingual groove.
Isthmus width: 1-1.25 mm.
Pulpal depth: 1.5-2.0 mm. Pulpal floor slopes occlusally toward lingual to maintainconstant depth.
B, L walls: Parallel or slightly convergent.
M, D walls: Mesial diverges. Distal wall is vertical.
M, D walls of the extension: Parallel.
Axial wall: Parallel to lingual surface. Depth 1.25 mm.
Retention: Groovesin the lingual box. In M, D walls, from gingival to pulpoaxiallline angle.
Margins: No bevels.
Class I with lingual extension amalgam restoration:
Grooves: O: Central and buccal grooves. Extension: Groove on occlusal but notlingual.
Fossae: Central, mesial & distal pits.
Cusp planes: B & L slopes reproduce triangular ridges. Inclines are not concave.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess amalgam over margins (flash). Nodeficiencies or open margins.
Condensation: No pits or voids.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of scratches and irregularities. Burnished
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Class II amalgam preparation:
Outline: Include mesial or distal pit.
Isthmus width: 1-1.25 mm.
Pulpal depth: 1.5-2.0 mm.
Proximal clearance: Visually free of contact, 0.25-0.5 mm. B, L walls: Parallel or slightly convergent occlusally. B & L walls of box form 90
angle with proximal surface.
Axial wall: Convex, vertical, 1-1.25 mm deep measured mesiodistally at the gingivalfloor.
Retention: Groovesin B- & L- axial line angles from gingival to pulpal. Depth head of bur (0.25 mm).
Pulpoaxial line angle: Rounded or beveled.
Margins: No bevels.
Class II amalgam restoration:
Grooves: Central & triangular grooves.
Fossae: mesial & distal pits.
Cusp planes: B & L slopes match those of tooth. Inclines are not concave.
Contacts: Visual contact with adjacent tooth. Definite but not excessive resistance tofloss.
Embrasures: Occlusal, gingival, facial and lingual embrasures are reproduced.
Marginal ridge: Same height as that on adjacent tooth.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess amalgam over margins (flash). Nodeficiencies or open margins.
Condensation: No pits or voids.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of scratches and irregularities. Burnished
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Class III cavity preparation:
Outline: Lingual approach, just gingival to contact area.Incisal margin is in middle of contact area and dosesnot break contact. Rectangular with no sharp angles.
Incisogingival width: 1.75-2 mm without bevel. Mesiodistal width (axial depth): 1.25 mm without bevel.
Facial wall: Parallel to lingual surface. 90 to proximal.1.5 mm deep measured at axial wall.
I, G walls: Parallel or slightly divergent. 90 to surface.No undercuts.
Axial wall: Parallel to proximal surface. 90 to lingual.
Margins: Place round bur, 45 bevels on accessible margins.Use flame finishing bur on low speed handpiece.
Class III composite restoration:
Contour: Contours follow that of tooth. Proximal is convex, lingual is concaveocclusogingivally.
Contact: Incisal potion contacts adjacent tooth.
Embrasure: 4 embrasures are present. Note that occlusal embrasure is tooth.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess or deficiencies detectable visually or withexplorer. Composite does not extend beyond cavosurface margin.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of pits. Polished to shine. No dirt ordiscoloration.
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Class IV cavity preparation (Simulated fracture):
Outline: Remove both facial and lingual walls to simulate fracture.
Incisogingival width: 5 mm or sufficient to break contact6 mm with gingival bevelincluded. Keep margin above the gingiva when beveling.
Mesiodistal width: 2 mm at contact, 1.5 mm at gingival floor before beveling. Facial wall: Parallel to lingual surface. 90 to proximal. 1.5 mm deep measured at
axial wall.
Preparation bevels: 1.5-2 mm width bevel on facial. 1 mm width on gingival &lingual.
Class IV composite restoration:
Contour: Facial, lingual & proximal contours and line angles reproduce tooth andmatch the adjacent tooth.
Incisal edge/point angle: Incisal edge is horizontal and matches the adjacent. Pointangle is same shape as the adjacent.
Contact: Incisally located at height of contour of adjacent tooth. Visually presentcontact. Contact area is convex.
Embrasure: Incisal and gingival embrasures are symmetrical with the adjacent.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess or deficiencies detectable visually or withexplorer. Composite does not extend beyond cavosurface margin.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of pits. Polished to shine. No dirt ordiscoloration.
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Class II composite preparation:
Outline: Include mesial or distal pits.
Isthmus width: 1-1.25 mm.
Pulpal depth: 1.5-2.0 mm. Proximal clearance: Visually free of contact, 0.25-0.5 mm.
B, L walls: Parallel or slightly convergent occlusally. B & L walls of box form 90 angle with proximal Surface.
Axial wall: Convex, vertical, 1-1.25 mm deep measured mesiodistally at the gingivalfloor.
Pulpoaxial line angle: Rounded or beveled.
Margins: No bevels.
Class II composite restoration:
Grooves: Central & triangular grooves.
Fossae: mesial or distal pit.
Cusp planes: B & L slopes match those of tooth. Inclines are not concave.
Contacts: Visual contact with adjacent tooth. Definite but not excessive resistance tofloss.
Embrasures: Occlusal, gingival, facial and lingual embrasures are reproduced.
Marginal ridge: Same height as that on adjacent tooth.
Margins: smooth and regular. No excess amalgam over margins (flash). Nodeficiencies or open margins.
Surface finish: uniformly smooth and free of scratches and irregularities. Polished.