Endo board review Flashcards
What is the most common cell type of the pulp
fibroblasts
what are the pulpal cell zones
-pulp proper -cell rich zone odontoblasts predentin dentin
Where are the undifferentiated mesenchymal cells and what do they do
cell rich zone replace irreversibly damaged odontoblasts
What are the three main types of dentin
Predentin secondary dentin tertiary dentin
What is predentin
unmineralized dentin
what is secondary dentin
dentin that is physiologically formed after root development is complete
what are the types of tertiary dentin
reactionary and reparative
what is reationary dentin
tertiary dentin that is produced in response to irritation by ORIGINAL odontoblasts
what is reparative dentin
tertiary denting that is produced in response to irritation by recruited undifferentiated mesenchymal cells after the original odontoblasts are destroyed
how many dentinal tubules per sq mm are at the DEJ/CEJ vs pulpal wall
10-25K vs 30-52K
What are the diameter of dentinal tubules at the DEJ/CEJ vs pulpal wall
1-2 microns v 3-4
What is dentin by Volume
45% inorganic 33% organic 22% water
Whats the hydrodynamic theory and who proposed it
Brannstrom Fluid movement inside exposed dentinal tubules caused by heat, cold, air, probing, etc stimulates the A delta fibers causing dentinal hypersensitivity
What are the afferent nerve types of the pulp
–A-δ: large, myelinated; quick, sharp, shooting pain; fully formed 3-5 yr post eruption –A-β: myelinated, but few in # –C: small, unmyelinated; delayed, dull, aching, or burning sensation
What are the efferent
–C: sympathetic fibers – vasoconstriction
What are the proprioceptive fibers of the pulp
trick question there are none
What is the pulpal response to caries
Inflammatory reaction precedes bacteria “Chronic” response –Predominant cells: lymphocytes, macrophages “Acute” response – 0.5mm Edema – localized Microabscess Pressure - localized Degeneration # bacteria vs inflammatory response
what is meant by the pathogen transition
Aerobic Anaerobic (facultative anaerobes obligate anaerobes)
What does kakehashi 65 tell us
Abiotic mice had no issues so…No bacteria … no periapical pathosis
Radiographic signs of additional canals
Sudden canal disappearance Sudden reduction in density –May represent canal division Root outline unclear –May represent additional roots Canal not centered in root
Radiographic signs of internal resorption
Enlarged canal area Canal not evident through lesion Usually symmetrical Well-defined margins Stays centered on canal with change in horizontal angulation
Radiographic signs of external resorption
Canal evident through lesion Usually asymmetrical Poorly-defined margins Shifts off canal with change in horizontal view
What is our endo diagnostic goal
Reproduce, Alter or Eliminate the Chief Complaint
What are the limitations of endo diagnosis
Diagnostic testing – imprecise Patient processing and feedback - imprecise Lack of pulpal proprioception (cannot localize) Referred pain Misdiagnosis by referring dentist
Do pulpal test evaluate nerve response or pulpal blood flow
nerve response,
What chemical do we use for cold testing
Tetrafluoroethane … -14° F
How should you properly cold test
“Educate” patient … why, how, what Use large, fluffy cotton pellet Establish controls Facial surface Directly on metal restorations OK?? Alternatives … ice, immersion
What might cause a false positive to thermal testing
–Anxiety –Gingival response –Adjacent teeth –Saliva –Periradicular response
what might cause a false negative response to thermal testing
–Calcified canals –Inadequate stimulus –Restorations –Immature tooth –Trauma
when might you use cold immersion and how?
CC not duplicated with Endo Ice Cracks, open margins, can’t localize Simulates “real-world” activity Single tooth RD isolation Establish control responses first
When and how to use hot immersion
Heat is primary factor of CC Cold test inconclusive Single tooth RD isolation Establish control responses first 150 F
What can you infer from EPT
No diagnostic value with vital pulp pathosis May defer if teeth respond to thermal test Implies only pulpal vitality or necrosis via negative nerve response A “yes or no” result … ignore the number
What may cause a false positive EPT
–Anxiety –Restorations –Gingival conduction
What may cause false negative EPT
–Inadequate contact –Immature tooth –Recent trauma
What are the different pulpal dx
Normal Reversible pulpitis Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis Pulpal necrosis Previously initiated therapy Previously treated
What are the different apical dx
Normal apical tissues Symptomatic apical periodontitis Asymptomatic apical periodontitis Acute apical abscess Chronic apical abscess Condensing osteitis
Symptomatic apical periodontitis
Pain - Yes Swelling - None Sinus tract - None Palpation – Maybe tender Biting – Maybe painful Percussion – normally painful Radiograph – with or without apical radiolucency
Asymptomatic apical periodontitis
Pain - None Swelling - None Sinus tract - None Palpation - WNL Biting - WNL Percussion - WNL Radiograph – Apical radiolucency
Acute Apical Abscess
Pain – Normally present Swelling – Present Sinus tract – None / maybe Palpation - Painful Biting - Painful Percussion - Painful Radiograph – WNL or apical pathology
Chronic apical abscess
Pain – None, maybe episodic Swelling - None Sinus tract – Present or recent Palpation – Maybe tender Biting - WNL Percussion – Maybe tender Radiograph – Apical pathology normally present
Condensing Osteitis
•A localized overproduction of apical bone •Apices of mandibular posterior teeth •Chronic pulpitis or pulp necrosis •A low-grade inflammation of the periradicular tissues
What is law of centrality
pulpal floor always located in center of tooth at level of the CEJ
Law of the CEJ
the CEJ is the most consistent, repeatable landmark for locating the position of pulp chamber
Law of concentricity
walls of pulp chamber are always concentric to external surface of tooth at level of the CEJ
Law of symmetry
except for max molars, orifices are equidistant from a line drawn in a MD direction through pulpal floor except for max molars; Orifices lie on a line perpendicular to a line drawn in a MD direction across center of pulpal floor
Who said the laws of the pulpal floor
Krasner & Rankow, JOE 2004
Law of color change
the color of the pulpchamber floor is always darker than walls
Law of orifice location
the orifices are always located at junction of walls and floor the orifices are located at angles of floor-wall junction the orifices are located at terminus of root developmental fusion lines
What are the canal configuration classifications
I single canal II 2 canals merge into 1 III two canals stay separate IV 1 canal splits into 2
How many cnals in max ant
1
Man ant incisor
1 canal 57 2 canals 43 1 foramen 99
Man canines
2 canals 22%
max 1st premolars
2 canals 85 3 canals 6% 2 roots 57
Max 2nd premolar
50/50
man 1st premolar
1 canal 75 2 canal 24 3 canal 1
man 2nd premolar
1 canal 97 2 canal 3
Max 1st molar MB root
1 canal 20 2 canal 77 3 canals 3
max 2nd molar mb root
1 canal 63 2 canal 37
Man 1st molar
2 canal 7 3 canal 64 4 canal 29
man 2nd molar
2 canals 4% 3 canals 81% 4 canals 11% C-shape 3%
advantages of straight line access
– Vision improved – Reduces curvature … facilitates instrumentation & obturation – Improves instrument control … fewer misadventures
How do you arrive at an appropriate working length?
Estimate Radiograph (0.5 – 1.0 mm) Tactile sense Electronic apex locator Paper point Patient sensation
Apical Foramen Position
92 % deviation of major foramina from radiographic apex 0.59mm deviation from radiographic apex
How does the apex locator work
“Ratio method” Simultaneously measures impedance of two different frequencies, calculates the quotient of the impedances, and expresses this quotient as a position of the file inside the root canal No calibration required
What are the objectives of cleaning and shaping
Total removal of contents of pulp space –Tissue, debris, bacteria, byproducts Develop straight line access to apical region Maintain central axis of canal Keep apical constriction small and in original position Continuously tapering, smooth, funnel-shaped preparation
Curvature complications of instrumentation
Elbow Ledge Zip (w/ or w/o perforation) Transportation Strip Perforation
Consequences of transportation
Incomplete debridement Difficult to obturate with good seal Incomplete healing Inability to adequately re-treat
Causes of transportation
Insufficient access cavity extension Poor control of file insertion length Use of end-cutting files Attempting to achieve too large a MAF size Failure to recapitulate Excessive axial (in-out) filing in a curve Insufficient irrigation Dentinal mud at apex
Balanced force technique
Neutralize restoring forces Maintaining centering of prep, avoiding transportation of original canal Safe-ended instrument required (Flex-R) Very efficient way to cut dentin
Crown-Down Philosophy
Early opening of canal for better irrigant penetration Reduce curvature, better straight-line access to apical region Reduce binding of file along full length of canal Reduce apical packing and extruding of debris
Results of Proper Access
Straight line access to canals Eliminates coronal canal curvature Provides “gutters” into canal Allows “blind” instrumentation Significantly improves speed Minimizes coronal file binding Allows localization of all orifices Minimizes canal transportation Improved Obturation
what are the fundamentals of instrumentation
Don’t force instruments / Don’t Push Files Examine files for unwinding Copious irrigation/ lubrication Recapitulate
Properties of niti
Extraordinary flexibility Due to very low elastic modulus Superior fracture resistance Due to ductility of the NiTi alloy Outstanding shape memory
disadvantages of niti
cost Altered tactile feel Requires practice to minimize problems Mandel et al IEJ 1999 Can have little or no warning prior to fracture Negotiating ledges or complicated anatomy Instrumenting abrupt curves Instrumenting canals that come together at sharp angles
Advantages of niti rotary
Enlarge canal that has been negotiated to length Create smooth continuous taper Reduce operator fatigue Reduce time of instrumentation
Types of fx
Torsional fracture Flexural fracture
Torsional fx
Torque load on file causes unwinding and twisting in the opposite direction Instrument is locked in the canal while the shaft continues to rotate Occurs in smaller files
cylic fx
Breakage occurs abruptly, with little warning No other defects visible in association with fracture Occurs more frequently in larger size files
Advantages of our K3 rotary system
Safe ended tip minimizes transportation ISO sizes through 60 similar to Profiles 3rd Radial Land (wide) stabilizes & keeps file centered in canal Smaller shank shortens overall length of files by 4 mm Variable Helical Flute Angle from tip to handle helps with debris removal Positive Rake Angle Variable Core Diameter+stronger tip