Endodontic Procedures Flashcards
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pulp vitality test percussion
dentist, tapping
pulp vitality test thermal test
dentist, hot and cold
x ray interpretation pulp vitality test
dentist
manual electrical pulp test
RDA utilizes high frequency, low current, at the crown of the tooth(vitalometer)
probe(vitalometer)
probe is the neck
rubber tip(vitalometer)
placed on the 1/3 of the facial surface of the test tooth
case(vitalometer)
holds the battery, red light when one
rheostat(vitalmeter)
nail that ranges from 0-10
normal pulp(vitalometer reading)
2-6 range
hyperemic pulp
characterized by an increase of blood to the pulp, 1-2 range
reversible pulpits
can be reversed to normal, 1-2 range
irreversible pulpits
non vital, cannot be reversed to normal, no reading
necrosis
dead pulp, no reading
items for readings
cotton rolls, saliva ejector, mouth mirror, cotton pliers, electrolyte(toothpaste, fluoride, topical), start the rheostat at 0, advanced rheostat slowly
when is bow placed
bow is placed distal of the mouth
what do rubber dam forceps do
grasps and holds the clamp from clamp holes
jaw is placed
below the height of the contour of the tooth at the gum line
clamp is placed
1-2 teeth distal to the prepared tooth(dam for RCT clamp will be placed on the tooth of treatment)
clamp must be secured with
12 inch floss
where to tuck the edges of dam
gingiva with blunt instrument
why to use rubber dam lubricant
to prevent material from slipping through the dam
pulpotomy
removal of the portion of the pulp to help the formation of the root end
pulpectomy
the tissue is removed for the crown and the root of the tooth(RCT)
broaches
removes pulpal tissue
reamers
enlarges canals
endo files
to enlarge canals
the point of the paper absorbent point should be cut
2-3 mm shorter than the working length of the canal
grasp paper point
at the flattened end and place it slowly into the canal, leave for 3-5 sec, repeat till paper point comes out completely dry
instrument transfer zone
where instrument exchange takes place
fulcrum(finger rest)
to stabilize the arm and wrist of the operator
