DEN185 Week 4 Study Guide Flashcards
A vital pulp is known as a __________ pulp.
healthy
If the pulp is inflamed but can heal itself when the decay is removed, the condition is called:
reversible pulpitis
An apex locator may be used during root canal therapy to:
determine the length of the root canal
What does the endodontist do next after extirpating (removal) of the pulp when performing root canal therapy?
Debrides the root canal
If the dentist tells you that a patient needs a hemisection, what will happen during the procedure?
Half the tooth will be removed
In which procedure is the apex of the root removed?
apicoetomy
The complete removal of the pulp from the chamber and canal(s) is called a:
pulpectomy
_____________________ are taken periodically throughout the procedure for the dentist to evaluate the progress.
Radiographs
Which instrument is used to gain access to the pulp chamber?
Tungsten carbide fissure bur in high speed handpiece
________________ is commonly used to irrigate the canals.
Sodium hypochlorite
Which instrument is used to laterally compact the gutta percha in each canal?
spreader
Which instrument is used to apply root canal sealer into the canal?
lentulo spiral
Gates-Glidden drills are used to widen the _____________ of each canal.
opening
________________________ are used to negotiate curved and narrow canals.
Flex files
The intracanal instrument that is used to remove pulp is called a:
broach
Which test is a dentist performing if they are tapping the suspect tooth and a control tooth with a mouth mirror handle?
percussion test
Which part of the body is affected by osteomyelitis?
bone
A path to the outside surface that enables a periapical abscess to drain is called a:
fistula
Which condition is characterized by swelling of the skin, cheeks, jaws, and neck?
cellulitis
An accumulation of exudate around the apical area is a characteristic of:
periapical abscess
Which procedure removes the pulp in the pulp chamber only?
pulpotomy
Green file is what:
hedstrom file
Red/maroon instrument is called:
K-type file
Blue endo instrument is called:
broach
Silver/Gray endo instrument is called:
reamer
