Quadrant dentistry

Quadrant dentistry is a treatment approach sometimes used in individuals who need much dental treatment.[1]:189,190 Quadrant dentistry means that all the dental treatment required in a quadrant is carried out in a single appointment. This is perceived as convenient for some dentists and some patients, as fewer appointments are required overall.

The dentition is divided into quadrants:

  • Upper right quadrant: upper right first incisor to upper right wisdom tooth
  • Upper left quadrant: upper left first incisor to upper left wisdom tooth
  • Lower right quadrant: lower right first incisor to lower right wisdom tooth
  • Lower left quadrant: lower left first incisor to lower left wisdom tooth

Inferior alveolar nerve blocks anesthetize all the teeth in a lower quadrant, so it can be convenient as only one injection is required for quadrant dentistry carried out in the lower teeth. Rubber dam is often used in this technique.[2] If a tooth extraction is carried out in the same appointment as placing an amalgam filling, amalgam tattoo can result.

References
  1. Satish Chandra, Shaleen Chandra, Girish Chandra; [forewords by Anil Kohli, A. P. Tikku] (2007). Textbook of operative dentistry (with MCQs). New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd. ISBN 9788180618932.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Theodore M. Roberson; Harald O. Heymann, Edward J. Swift Jr (2006). Sturdevant's art and science of operative dentistry (5th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN 9780323078191.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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