Endodontic Terms

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

Abscess: Acute or chronic localized inflammation, probably with a collection of pus, associated with tissue destruction and, frequently, swelling; usually secondary to infection.

Question 2

Endodontics

Answer 2

the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

Question 3

Periapicalcyst

Answer 3

An apical inflammatory cyst containing a sac-like epithelium-lined cavity that is open to and continuous with the root canal.

Question 4

Periradicular

Answer 4

Surrounding a portion of the root of the tooth.

Question 5

Pulp cavity

Answer 5

The space within a tooth which contains the pulp.

Question 6

Pulp

Answer 6

Connective tissue that contains blood vessels and nerve tissue which occupies the pulp cavity of a tooth.

Question 7

Radicular

Answer 7

Pertaining to the root

Question 8

Pulpitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the dental pulp.

Question 9

Rootcanal

Answer 9

The portion of the pulp cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp.

Question 10

Root canal therapy

Answer 10

The treatment of disease and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

Question 11

Rubber dam

Answer 11

A barrier technique used to prevent the passage of saliva or moisture, or to provide an isolated operative field.

Question 12

Sedative filling

Answer 12

A temporary restoration intended to relieve pain.

Question 13

Sinus tract

Answer 13

a chronic or persistent abscess that drains purulent exudate