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Endodontic Disease Flashcards

1
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What is Endodontics?

A

The treatment of diseases inside the tooth

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2
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What may cause endodontic disease?

A

Fractures
Trauma
Iatrogenic facotrs

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3
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What is a fracture with loss of crown substance confined to the enamel, with most not requiring treatment?

A

Enamel fractures

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4
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What is a fracture of the crown that does not expose the pulp?

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Uncomplicated crown fracture

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5
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What is a fracture of the crown that exposes the pulp?

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Complicated crown fracture

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6
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What is a fracture of the crown and root that does not expose the pulp?

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Uncomplicated crown-root fracture

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7
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What is a fracture of the crown and root that exposes the pulp?

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Complicated crown-root fracture

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8
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What is a fracture involving the root?

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Root fracture

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9
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What teeth can fracture or deteriorate with wear?

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Incisors

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10
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What teeth are susceptible to trauma because they are the most exposed teeth, have long crowns and are in the front of the oral cavity?

A

Canines

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11
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What is the most common fracture of the 4th premolar?

A

Slab fracture

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12
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How does a slab fracture occur?

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When force is placed on a very small area of the tooth when the patient bites down

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13
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A fractured fourth premolar may cause what?

A

Fistulous drainage below the eye

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14
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How do fractures of molars occur?

A

in combination of the maxillary fourth premolar

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15
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What color does the tooth turn when wear exposes dentine?

A

The exposed portion appears brown

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16
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What color does the tooth turn if the pulp has been exposed?

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It appears black and the tooth loses its translucent appearance

17
Q

What colors indicate pulpal hemorrhage?

A

Pink
Purple
Tan

18
Q

What is the most common cause of hemorrhage to the tooth?

A

Trauma

19
Q

What is a partial displacement of the tooth from the socket?

A

Luxation

20
Q

How are luxations treated?

A

Immediate repositioning and splinting is recommended

Root canal therapy may be necessary

21
Q

What is another type of luxation injury that may not be clinically diagnosed?

A

Intrusion

22
Q

What is known as complete displacement of the tooth from the socket?

A

Avulsion

23
Q

What needs to happen immediately if the tooth is to be saved?

A

The tooth needs to be replaced

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