Ch.54 Review Flashcards
__________ vitality test is the least useful
Heat
_____________ is the first step in starting root canal therapy
Access preparation
___________ are symptoms described by the patient
Subjective examination
The tooth will not respond to a heat and cold stimulus test if the tooth has a ___________
Necrotic pulp
__________ is the decrease of living cells with-in the pulp
Pulp fibrosis
True or False: EAch file is color-coded according to the flexibility of the file
False ( files are color-coded to size)
When doing root canal therapy, curved roots, preformation of the canal, and accessory canal not being treated can all lead to ____________.
Endodontic failure
__________ is tissue that surrounds the root of the tooth
Periradicular
___________ is a treatment used to attempt to save the pulp and encourage formation of dentin at the site of injury
Pulp capping
____________ is localized area of pus
Abscess
Palpation and percussion are two types of test used to determine weather the inflammatory process has gone into the __________
Periapical tissue
__________ is the radiograph image that is taken with the final size files in all the canals receiving treatment
Final instrumentation
___________ is commonly used on vital primary teeth
Pulpotomy
What is the purpose of using paper points during root canal treatment?
Used to absorb solutions and dry the canal
______________ are used to diagnosis, determine file length, and used for reviewing post-treatment evaluations
Radiographs
Physical irritation are factors that can cause pulpal ____________.
Nerve damage
____________ files have spiral edges arranged so that cutting occurs only on the pulling stroke, making the dentinal walls smooth and easier to fill
Hedstrom
What year did the American Dental Association recognized endodontics as a specialty?
1963
A ____________ response to the percussion or palpation test would indicate inflammation is present in the periodontal ligament and endodontic treatment is most likely needed
Positive
Lingering pain in the tooth pulp can be diagnosed as ______________
Irreversible pulpitis
With _______ pulp capping, the tooth is still vital, and medication is placed to protect the pulp
Direct
____________ are dentist that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissue that surrounds the root of the tooth
Endodontist
If a patient has lingering pain and the findings show that the pulp is usable to heal, what can be done to save the tooth?
Root canal therapy
__________ is the process to remove bacteria, narcotic (dead) tissue, and organic drips from the root canal
Debridement
____________ examination is when the dentist observes tooth mobility, swelling, discolorations, and decay
Objective
How can a battery operated vitalometer (electric pulp tester) give false reading?
The batteries weaken over time causing it to give false readings
__________ is a term that is most accurate in identifying a root canal therapy
Pulpectomy
When doing a root canal treatment the purpose of ________________ is to remove materials from the canal and provide tissue dissolution, bleeding control, and deodorizing the canal.
Irrigation solution
___________ is a procedure that removes a root from a multi-rooted tooth
Hemisection
___________ are the instrument used to remove dentin, smooth and increase the size of the canal.
Reamer file
___________ is the most common symptom of pulpal damage?
Sharp pain when occluding
Pain when chewing
____________ is a natural rubber material use to obturate (fill) the pulpal canal after treatment is completed
Gutta- percha
Facial swelling, pain during chewing, and sensitivity to hot and cold are all signs and symptoms of ___________.
Pulpal nerve damage
What type of test includes testing for heat sensitivity or testing cold sensitivity with dry ice?
Thermal sensitivity test
A _________ abscess is characterized by the presence of a draining sinus tract
Chronic
___________ is an instrument that is used to remove necrotic (dead) pulp tissue from the canals
Barbed broach
What is the order used for the following instruments?
- Glock Number 1
- Gotta Percha
- Files
- Paper Points
- Endodontic Explorer
- Endodontic Explorer
- Files
- Paper Points
- Gutta Percha
- Glick Number 1
