Endodontics

Question 0

Apicoectamy

Answer 0

Surgical removal of the apical portion of the tooth through a surgical opening made in the overlying bone and gingival tissues.

Question 1

Acute

Answer 1

Pertaining to a traumatic, pathologic, or physiologic occurrence or process that has a short and relatively severe course.

Question 2

Direct pulp cap

Answer 2

Application of dental material with an exposed or nearly exposed dental pulp.

Question 3

Gutta-percha

Answer 3

Plastic type of filling material used in endo

Question 4

Irreversible pulpits

Answer 4

Infectious condition in which the pulp is incapable of healing, which would then require RCT

Question 5

Obituration

Answer 5

Process of filling a root canal

Question 6

Pulpectomy

Answer 6

Complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth

Question 7

Pulpits

Answer 7

Inflammation of the dental pulp

Question 8

Pulpotomy

Answer 8

Removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from a tooth

Question 9

Retrograde restoration

Answer 9

Small restoration placed at the apex of a root

Question 10

Reversible pulpits

Answer 10

Form of pulpal inflammation in which the pulp may be salvageable

Question 11

Root amputation

Answer 11

Removal of one or more roots without removal of the crown of the tooth

Question 12

RCT

Answer 12

Removal of the dental pulp and filling of the canal with material

Question 13

The 2 main sources of pulpal nerve damage

Answer 13

Physical irritation & trauma

Question 14

Subjective examination

Answer 14

• Chief complaint
• character & duration of pain
• painful stimuli
• sensitivity to biting & pressure

Question 15

Objective examination

Answer 15

• extent of decay
• periodontal conditions surrounding the tooth in question
• presence of an extensive restoration
• tooth mobility
• swelling or discoloration
• pulp exposure