Deep Caries Removal Flashcards
the _______ is s an extremely
sensitive part of the tooth
DEJ
where enamel and dentin meet.
what is the most accepeted theory for pain transmission?
Hydrodynamic theory
dentinal tubules are filled with
odontoblastic processes
odontoblastic processes are wrapped in
fferent nerves and dentinal fluid
Hydrostatic pressure changes within the tubules caused by external stimuli can
cause ________ to the pulp through ________ within the tubules
pain; fluid movement
DENTIN MUST BE TREATED WITH GREAT ________ DURING RESTORATIVE PROCEDURES.
CARE
Dentin should not be
dehydrated by air blasts
when cutting with high speed _____ should be used
Air-water spray
avoids heat build up and the
destruction of the odontoblastic
processes in the dentin
2- visit caries control at UMKC
not often done
when might you do a 2 caries visit
Caries is extensive enough that pulpal complications are likely to occur soon
infected dentin
Microorganisms are present
* Soft, leathery
what dentin is soft, leathery
infected
affected dentin
Dry, powdery
what dentin is Dry, powdery
affected dentin
can you always tell where affected dentin ends and infected begins?
no alway with 100% certainty
what is the objective on an indirect pulp cap?
avoid direct
indirect pulp cap is Used when
a deep carious lesion occurs and there is no clinical or radiographic evidence of irreversible pulp damage
for an indirect pulp cap tooth should be
Be completely asymptomatic
* Show signs of reversible pulpitis
* Ex: moderate cold sensitivity, with pain subsiding
within about 15 second
what are the two apporaches to indirect pulp cap?
- two appointment
- one appointment
indirect pulp cap 2 appointment approach first appointment
- removal caries (except deepest near pulp)
- add Dycal or Life
- add Vitrbond
- put temp rest.
Dycal is
calcium hydroxide
Vitrbond is a
glass ionomer
for indirect pulp cap visit one is it okay to leave undermined enamel?
sometimes if it is to temporarily to help hold in the temporary restoration
how long should be between the 1st and 2nd apt. in indirect pulp cap 2 appt.?
6-12 weeks
indirect pulp cap 2 appointment approach 2nd appointment
- make sure pt is asymtpmatic
- remove temp
- carefully remove infected dentin(leave affected)
- place new liner of Dycal
- cover with Vtrbond
- remove all underminded enamel
- restore
for indirect pulp cap what is the approach used at umkc?
one-appointment