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Aberrant

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A deviation from normal

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Ablation

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removal or eradication of structure such as in laser treatment

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Abrasion

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Wear away of a substance through an unusual mechanical process

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Acute apical abscess

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accumulation of pus and swelling of associated tissues characterized by:
rapid onset
spontaneous pain
tenderness to pressure

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Chronic apical abscess

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Inflammatory reaction to pulpal infection and necrosis characterized by:
Gradual onset
Little to no discomfort
Intermittent discharge of pus through sinus tract

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6
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Microscopic absces

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Incipient collection of pus

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Periodontal abscess

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Inflammatory reaction originating in the periodontium often caused by a foreign body entrapment, often associated with a vital pulp. 
Rapid onset
Spontaneous pain 
Tenderness to pressure
Pus formation
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Pulp abscess

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Localized collection of clinically visible pus within the pulp

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Absorption

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Uptake of removal of a substance into or through tissues

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Acoustic streaming

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Circulation of fluid and hydrodynamic shear forces in the vicinity of a small vibrating object.

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Actinomycosis

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Infection caused by Actinomyces.
abscesses and multiple tract formation is common.
Usually drains through skin surface

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Allodynia

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Pain resulting from non-noxious stimulus to normal skin or mucosa.

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Anachoresis

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Active chemotaxis of blood borne bacteria to area of inf.

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14
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Analgesia

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Absence of sensitivity to pain without the loss of consciousness

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Analgesic

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Pharmacological agent used to reduce sensibility to pain

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NSAID

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Inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathways

17
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Opioid agonist analgesics

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Bind to opioid receptors, mimicking morphine. 
Induce:
Analgesia
Sedation
Euphoria
Dysphoria
Emesis 
Respiratory depression 
Addiction
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Anaphylactic shock

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Severe, immediate reaction after exposure to an antigen and mediated via histamine

19
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Anaphylaxis

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Immediate hypersensitivity response to antigenic challenge. Mediated by IgE and Mast cells histamine release.

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Anastomosis (Isthmus)

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Thin communication between two or more canals in the same root.

21
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Anecdote

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Single case report

22
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Cephalosporins

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Broad spectrum abx with Beta-lactam, chem and moa same as penicillin

23
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Clindamycin

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Broad spectrum Lincosamide abx with bacteriostatic activity specially agains anaerobes

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Macrolides

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Narrow spectrum abx with lactone ring that inhibits protein synthesis

25
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Metronidazole

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Abx with bactericidal activity against obligate anaerobic bacteria

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Penicillins

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abx with Beta-lactam ring that inhibits cell wall synthesis .
Drug of choice for most endo infections

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Quinolones

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Broad spectrum abx with bactericidal action that inhibits DNA replication.

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Tetracyclines

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Broad spectrum abx that inhibit protein synthesis

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Antibody

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Serum protein produced following interaction with an antigen. It then binds to that specific antigen

30
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Antigen

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Any substance recognized by the immune system that induces antibody formation

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Antinode

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Point of maximum oscillation or displacement amplitude of object vibrating in a sinusoidal pattern.

32
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Apex locator

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Operates on the principles of resistance, frequency or impedance

33
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Apexification

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A method to induce a calcified barrier in a root with an open apex or the continued apical development in teeth with necrotic pulps

34
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Apexogenesis

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Vital pulp therapy procedure performed to encourage continued physiological development and formation of root end.

35
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Apical clearing

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Technique that involves enlargement of the apical preparation followed by dry reaming to produce a more defined apical stop.

36
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Apical gauging

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Measurement of the terminal diameter or shape of canal after initial

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