Wednesday, January 19, 2011

What are the generally accepted principles for cavity preparation?

1.     Cavity preparations should be governed by tooth anatomy, tooth position in the dental arch, extent of the carious lesion, and the physical properties of the filling material.

2.     Gingival margins should be ended on enamel whenever possible.

3.     Cavity preparation margins should be supragingival whenever possible.

4.     Margins of posterior cavity preparations should not end directly in occlusal contact areas. Contact areas should be composed of one material to allow for even wear. Uneven wear results if two materials meet at the contact area, thereby producing open margins.

5.     Weakened and unsupported tooth structure should be removed.

6.     Maintaining a dry work field with the use of a rubber dam is without equal and will always enhance the consistent quality of restorations.

Source: Dental Secrets, Stephen T. Sonis, D.M.D., D.M.Sc

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