endodontics Flashcards
1
Q
endodontics
A
study of biology pulp complex
diagnose treat and prevent conditions inside tooth
2
Q
root canal is what
A
Procedure performed to remove infected bacteria tissues/pulp from the crown and the root canal causing the patient stress around tooth
3
Q
An endodontist specialises in what treatment
A
root canal treatment
endodontic treatment can save tooth
4
Q
What does healthy pulp look like
A
soft tissue which contains , nerves fibres , cells including stem cells
5
Q
what does pulp do for
A
It provides nutrients for tooth during growth and development
6
Q
If pulp tissue gets diseased what can happen
A
it can spread to other organs and become a systemic problem
7
Q
Does a fully developed tooth need pulp
A
No a fully developed tooth doesn’t need pulp and can survive without it
