Endodontics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of CaOH in apexification?

A

it creates a high pH conducive to bone growth

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2
Q

What are the Endo files colors?

A
"when you really badly get blacked"
white - 15
yellow - 20
red - 25
blue - 30 
green -35 
black - 40
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3
Q

Where is the nerve plexus of Raschkow?

A

cell-rich zone

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4
Q

How is the root canal primarily disinfected?

A

mechanical debridement

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5
Q

How is the root canal secondarily disinfected?

A

sodium hypochlorite

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6
Q

50% of these teeth have a distal dilacerated root,

A

maxillary lateral

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7
Q

What do you do if an instrument separates during the filling and obturation stage of the RCT?

A

Do not try to remove it! simply obturate as best as possible around it

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8
Q

What is the main side effect of internal bleaching?

A

external cervical resorption

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9
Q

What kind of bacteria is predominant in teeth requiring endo?

A

obligate anaerobes

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10
Q

Which teeth exhibit the most consistent root canal morphology?

A

maxillary canines

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