Endodontology: understanding the science Flashcards
what it endodontology
the form function and health of injuries to and diseases of the dental pulp
what is endodontics
prevention and treatment of endodontic infections
what do we need to consider as we consider endodontology
sciences vs skill histology of pulp dentine complex pulp functions pulp space anatomy cause to injury microorganism role pathogenesis of peri radicular pathology
what are the functions of the pulp
development of the tooth
sensation
nutrition
defense
what happens to the pulp when there is a root fracture
there is pulpal shrinkage of the root canal and there is pulpal defence
what happens when there is damage that occurs
the pulp lays down secondary dentine
describe pulp space anatomy
it is more complex on a radiograph
bigger volume if seen buccal to lingual side
where is the pulp chamber present
on molars and premolars
what is a perio end lesion
when the pulp gets infected from the root aspect rather than the crown
how do we clean canals
with bleach and files mechanochemical cleaning
what are the responses to irritation and dental infection
inflammation recovery secondary dentine arterio venus shunts necrosis
what are the main causes of pulp injury
caries dentists- and restoiatrogenic damage due to pulp scaling trauma loss of tooth substance perio disease
describe microorganisms in endodontic disease
unique environment of the root canal system-
aerobic and anaerobic species
few species type per tooth
proteolytic
what is the mean total number of bacteria in infected root canals
10 million per ml
what type of bacteria is found in endodontic disease
proteolytic
