Intra-Canal Medicaments Flashcards
when are intra-canal medicaments commonly placed
when RCT cannot be completed in a single appointment
when is it inappropriate to complete root canal in a patient
if they are symptomatic
if they are showing signs of acute infection
why are intra-canal medicaments used
attempt to destroy microorganisms and prevent reinfection
when may anti-microbial pastes be used as intra-canal medicament
management of ‘hot pulps’ - apart from this not usually gold standard of medicament
aid in reduction of pulpal inflammation
what is in antimicrobial pastes and how long are they effective for
corticosteroid and tetracycline
effective for 5-7 days
what is the gold standard of intra canal medicament
non-setting CaOH
what effect does non-setting CaOH have as an intra-canal medicament
reduces bacterial activity
anti-inflammatory effect
disrupts organic tissue
how long can non-setting CaOH be left in a canal for
7 days
when should inter-appointment disinfection occur
after the shaping and cleaning has occurred
what should occur in the inter-appointment disinfection
canal completely filled with calcium hydroxide paste
placed using small disposable syringe tip
what is a brand name for non-setting CaOH
Ultracal
what is an appropriate inter-appointment temporary dressing after using non-setting CaOH
cavit
IRM
GIC
what is the aim in the canal after the inter-appointment visit
canal filled with non-setting CaOH
sterile cotton wool placed
coltosol
3mm of GIC
