ENDO Flashcards

1
Q

what should endo treatment of primary and immature permanent teeth be based?

A

root development and presence of radiographic pathology

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2
Q

what does pulp calcification tell you?

A

may reflect acute and rapid response to pulp irritation

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3
Q

what might you see on the radiograph?

A
  • pulp calcification
  • external resorption
  • internal resorption
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4
Q

why is it difficult to determine the apex on the incisors?

A

resorb on the lingual side first. half may resorb before you can see this on the radiograph

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5
Q

pulp calcifications usually result in what color tooth?

A

yellow - low incidence pulp necrosis

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6
Q

pulp necrosis diagnosis?

A

usually dark change in color and radiographic pathology

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7
Q

apexogeneis- vital or non vital?

A

VITAL!!!

Apexification = NON VITAL

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8
Q

weak and soluble base?

A

dycal

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9
Q

when do you use pulpotomies?

A

primary teeth

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10
Q

What is DPC used for ?

A

only IMMATURE permanent and primary?

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11
Q

apexogeneis?

A

for vital teeth. treat with MTA for exampel to help with root development

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12
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apexification?

A

treatment of non vital. also use MTA

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13
Q

Can you use DPC in mature permanent dentition?

A

No

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