Endodontic Procedures

Question 1

pulp vitality test percussion

Answer 1

dentist, tapping

Question 2

pulp vitality test thermal test

Answer 2

dentist, hot and cold

Question 3

x ray interpretation pulp vitality test

Answer 3

dentist

Question 4

manual electrical pulp test

Answer 4

RDA utilizes high frequency, low current, at the crown of the tooth(vitalometer)

Question 5

probe(vitalometer)

Answer 5

probe is the neck

Question 6

rubber tip(vitalometer)

Answer 6

placed on the 1/3 of the facial surface of the test tooth

Question 7

case(vitalometer)

Answer 7

holds the battery, red light when one

Question 8

rheostat(vitalmeter)

Answer 8

nail that ranges from 0-10

Question 9

normal pulp(vitalometer reading)

Answer 9

2-6 range

Question 10

hyperemic pulp

Answer 10

characterized by an increase of blood to the pulp, 1-2 range

Question 11

reversible pulpits

Answer 11

can be reversed to normal, 1-2 range

Question 12

irreversible pulpits

Answer 12

non vital, cannot be reversed to normal, no reading

Question 13

necrosis

Answer 13

dead pulp, no reading

Question 14

items for readings

Answer 14

cotton rolls, saliva ejector, mouth mirror, cotton pliers, electrolyte(toothpaste, fluoride, topical), start the rheostat at 0, advanced rheostat slowly

Question 15

when is bow placed

Answer 15

bow is placed distal of the mouth

Question 16

what do rubber dam forceps do

Answer 16

grasps and holds the clamp from clamp holes

Question 17

jaw is placed

Answer 17

below the height of the contour of the tooth at the gum line

Question 18

clamp is placed

Answer 18

1-2 teeth distal to the prepared tooth(dam for RCT clamp will be placed on the tooth of treatment)

Question 19

clamp must be secured with

Answer 19

12 inch floss

Question 20

where to tuck the edges of dam

Answer 20

gingiva with blunt instrument

Question 21

why to use rubber dam lubricant

Answer 21

to prevent material from slipping through the dam

Question 22

pulpotomy

Answer 22

removal of the portion of the pulp to help the formation of the root end

Question 23

pulpectomy

Answer 23

the tissue is removed for the crown and the root of the tooth(RCT)

Question 24

broaches

Answer 24

removes pulpal tissue

Question 25

reamers

Answer 25

enlarges canals

Question 26

endo files

Answer 26

to enlarge canals

Question 27

the point of the paper absorbent point should be cut

Answer 27

2-3 mm shorter than the working length of the canal

Question 28

grasp paper point

Answer 28

at the flattened end and place it slowly into the canal, leave for 3-5 sec, repeat till paper point comes out completely dry

Question 29

instrument transfer zone

Answer 29

where instrument exchange takes place

Question 30

fulcrum(finger rest)

Answer 30

to stabilize the arm and wrist of the operator