309 Flashcards
What is indirect pulp capping?
Done when there is a near pulp exposure
Used to maintain vitality and promote secondary dentine production
Removal of caries, calcium hydroxide liner is usually placed, no bleeding
What is direct pulp capping?
Done when there is an exposure of the pulp when caries is removed may see a small amount of blood
Need to use sterile applicator to apply calcium hydroxide to reduce risk of tooth flaring up
What is a pulpotomy?
When crown of tooth is surgically removed and leaves vital pulp behind in canals
Done in secondary teeth to promote secondary dentine and keep vitality
Done in primary teeth to devitalise and preserve remaining tooth tissue and reduce risk of abscess
What is a pulpectomy?
Contents of pulp are surgically removed and replaced with antiseptic dressing to calm nerve
Done to maintain dental arch and eliminate infection and abscess formation
What is an apicectomy?
When apex of tooth is surgically removed and closed off by inserting retrograde root filling
Used when an RCT has already failed or if RCT is impossible
How can you reduce the risk of instrument separation during RCT?
Canal lubricant
Pre op X-ray to see length and shape of canals
Why is moisture control important in RCT?
Reduce risk of infection
If fluid isn’t dried properly bacteria will harbour and cause further infection
What consequences can follow endo treatment?
Re-treatment needed
Tooth fracture
Tooth discolouration
Treatment failure
What is the reciprocating machine used for?
Work with endo files to clean and ream canals
What is a barbed broach used for?
Used in pulpectomy to remove bacteria and neurotic contents of pulp
What is a gates glidden used for?
Help to access canals and are used in final stages of canal prep
What are hand files/k files used for?
Used to clean inside of canals and prepare canal walls
What is ledermix used for?
Anti inflammatory paste used in first stage with cotton wool to settle nerve down
What is a GP point used for?
Replace canal contents at end and used for obturation
What is canal sealer for?
Made of zinc oxide and eugenol, used to seal canals alongside GP point
