Endo-perio problems Flashcards
It’s the “Challenge of the Clinician” to discover all the ________ & treat within their scope of practice and to offer solutions within their ability or referral range.
problems
What is subjective data?
Medical and Dental History
What is objective data?
Clinical Exam and Radiographs
Is it possible to have both Endo &
Perio in the same tooth?
Yes
___________ health, function and stability is one of the basic requirements for any tooth being considered for endodontic treatment
Periodontal
If there is involvment of endo-perio in the same tooth what is the prognosis?
❖ Lesser prognosis of either disease alone.
❖ Perio involvement is always the limiting factor
What do you need to evaluate if the tooth has endo-perio issues?
❖ A Good diagnosis.
❖ Pulpal, periapical and Periodontal.
❖ Evaluate periodontal prognosis before you begin any treatment.
❖ Always communicate to your patient what are the treatment plans and possible outcomes.
Which has a better prognosis?
2
- 1 is exposed to the oral cavity (bacteria) and 2 is closer to the apex
Irritants from involved pulp may pass through apical foramina into periradicular tissues via…
inflammation or infection extension or during endodontic procedures
Irritants from periodontal inflammation/injury /procedures may pass through apical foramina or accessory (lateral) canals and directly invade the…
dental pulp
Irritants from plaque that reach periodontal tissues around ________________ canals may initiate inflammation in pulp followed by necrosis
lateral/accessory
Lateral canals may be _____ + wide; bugs are @ .5-1um
50um
Any void of cementum (or enamel) via agenesis, injury or aggressive SRP will expose…
dentinal tubules & pulp to attack from micro-organisms
What are the pathways of communication?
1: Apical Foramen: most direct/common pathway
#2: Lateral (accessory) canals
#3: areas of cemental agenesis or loss
#4: Iatrogenic
#5: Other (tooth brush abrasions, erosion, etc.)
Cementum is a natural protective barrier. _________% may have a VOID at CEJ)
18-25%
Most often lateral (accesory) canal are NOT visible radiographically but are discovered after __________.
obturation
What are other pathways of communcation?
❖ Tooth brush Abrasion
❖ Erosion
❖ Bulemia & other destructive habits
❖ Bruxism
❖ Trauma
What are iatrogenic pathways of communcation?
Problems that we create as endodontic perforations or post perforations
Any anomaly or injury providing access to the dentinal tubules also provides noxious access to the pulp such as…
cracks
If the anomaly or injury is _______ to the gingival attachment, both the Pulp and Periodontium are involved.
apical
What fractures are visible on the radiograph?
horizontal
What fractures are not visible on the radiograph?
vertical root fractures (J-shaped lesion/drop off pocket)
What are the classifications of endo-perio lesions?
- Pure Endo (Primary Endo Lesion)
- Pure Perio (Primary Perio Lesion)
- Endo-Perio (Primary Endo with secondary Involvement)
- Perio-Endo (Primary Perio with secondary Endo Involvement)
- “True” Combined Lesion (Combined vs.
Concomitant perio and endo involvement)
Which cateogory of endo-perio lesions has the best prognosis?
Pure endo (primary endo lesion)