Endodontics Flashcards
What is the function of CaOH in apexification?
it creates a high pH conducive to bone growth
What are the Endo files colors?
"when you really badly get blacked" white - 15 yellow - 20 red - 25 blue - 30 green -35 black - 40
Where is the nerve plexus of Raschkow?
cell-rich zone
How is the root canal primarily disinfected?
mechanical debridement
How is the root canal secondarily disinfected?
sodium hypochlorite
50% of these teeth have a distal dilacerated root,
maxillary lateral
What do you do if an instrument separates during the filling and obturation stage of the RCT?
Do not try to remove it! simply obturate as best as possible around it
What is the main side effect of internal bleaching?
external cervical resorption
What kind of bacteria is predominant in teeth requiring endo?
obligate anaerobes
Which teeth exhibit the most consistent root canal morphology?
maxillary canines
