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Preclinical Operative Dentistry I
A sim-lab-focused walkthrough of D1 operative dentistry, from instruments and rubber dam isolation through Class I and II amalgam and composite preparations and restorations, matrices, bonding and sealants.
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1 Cavity Classification and Principles of Tooth Preparation
2 Operative Instruments, Handpieces and Burs
★ Top pickOperative Instruments
Created by UF College of Dentistry · University of Florida College of Dentistry
3 Isolation: Rubber Dam Application
★ Top pickRubber Dam Placement on the Visidont
Created by UMichDent · University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Fast Rubber Dam Placement
Created by UofU Dentistry/Education · University of Utah School of Dentistry
4 Class I Amalgam: Preparation, Condensation and Carving
5 Class II Amalgam Preparation
★ Top pickClass II Amalgam Preparation - #18 MO Acadental Typodont
Created by Stevenson Dental Solutions
6 Matrices, Wedges and Class II Amalgam Restoration
7 Bonding Basics and Class I Resin Composite
8 Class II Resin Composite
★ Top pickClass II Composite Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry
Created by Mental Dental
★ Top pickClass II Composite Preparation - Acadental Tooth #20 DO
Created by Stevenson Dental Solutions
9 Pit and Fissure Sealants
★ Top pickPlacement of a Fissure Sealant
Created by Leeds School of Dentistry · University of Leeds School of Dentistry
Credits & references
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- TaughtWell SimplifyEd. “Principles of Cavity Preparation | Classification by GV Black | Tooth Preparation | STUDERVANT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=SqRAN8U7noc
- lectures dentist. “Classification of Cavities by Black, Principles of Cavities Preparation. Composite Materials.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=-oQCZCituKg
- UF College of Dentistry (University of Florida College of Dentistry). “Operative Instruments.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=KOfxtFnqyLE
- Mental Dental. “Operative Dentistry | Instrumentation | INBDE, ADAT.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=J1S-SgJEuCo
- Aspire32. “Hand Instruments | Operative Dentistry | Part 1.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=w9D0MNXjtgY
- Aspire32. “Dental burs | Operative Dentistry | Part 1 | Super Simple.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=VIeiWKrsLs8
- UMichDent (University of Michigan School of Dentistry). “Rubber Dam Placement on the Visidont.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=AcWHlp2zd9o
- Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Rubber Dam Isolation, Part 4: Basic Technique for Rubber Dam Application.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=w-VesKyomOU
- Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Rubber Dam Isolation, Part 3 - Clamps Selection.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=7BNle5YsioY
- UofU Dentistry/Education (University of Utah School of Dentistry). “Fast Rubber Dam Placement.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=xAoJSxSr-bM
- Dr. Stephanie Lomeli, D.D.S. “Class 1: Occusal amalgam restoration intra oral.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=FrsvCJysKlE
- My Dental Key. “Class I Amalgam Preparation | My Dental Key.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=prOP05wL4zM
- Mental Dental. “Class I Amalgam Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=0rAMAqZVRnc
- In Office to Hands On Dental Training. “Amalgam Condensation and Carving Technique (Tutorial) | In Office to Hands On Dental Training.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=fp7qW46V7QY
- Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Class II Amalgam Preparation - #18 MO Acadental Typodont.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=H3_IuF-j0iU
- My Dental Key. “Class II amalgam restoration || My Dental Key.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Zn3YePf0QAU
- Mental Dental. “Class II Amalgam Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Jv92BtaR4Po
- Caapid Simplified. “Class 2 Amalgam Cavity Preparation on Mandibular Premolar #29 | Caapid Simplified Bench Prep Course.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Dw1bietb3LU
- Academy for Dental Assistants. “Assembling and Place Matrix Band & Tofflemire Retainer - Academy for Dental Assistants.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=0LDgPhZDHe4
- Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Class II Amalgam Restoration 1 | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=urQMEtfZxIE
- ENDOWALA. “Amalgam Carving and Burnishing.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=JQUYODXto2o
- GarrisonDental. “5 Wedge Tips & Tricks for Class II Composites.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Mfd4qR_Mwws
- Dr. Stephanie Lomeli, D.D.S. “Class 1 Resin Composite Restoration.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=pec4KPhsKcE
- Mental Dental. “Class I Composite Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=9HnK8xOcLW8
- Dr Teeth. “Enamel and Dentin Bonding Simplified.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=AmMMPZEX-Q4
- Aspire32. “Steps in composite restoration | Total Etch.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=N0ShDj4OLaM
- Mental Dental. “Class II Composite Preparation & Restoration | Operative Dentistry.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=l2D0qYvpMMA
- Stevenson Dental Solutions. “Class II Composite Preparation - Acadental Tooth #20 DO.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=c8CnC5AFHig
- James Huang. “Composite Fill Walkthrough (tutorial) for #19 MO Approximal Box and Occlusal Fill.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=rjqrgLmif7g
- UMichDent (University of Michigan School of Dentistry). “Pit and Fissure Sealants.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=BS6PW9IoYlk
- Leeds School of Dentistry (University of Leeds School of Dentistry). “Placement of a Fissure Sealant.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=tlAL5qMg5go
- Dental Hygiene Made Easy. “How to Apply Pit and Fissure Sealants.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=b7v1oh7OrYY