Introduction to Endodontics

Question 1

types of endodontic treatments

Answer 1

• root canal tx
• diagnosis of orofacial pain
• pulp preservation therapies
• bleaching/restoring of endodontically tx teeth
• retreatment and surgery
• dental trauma and management

Question 2

endodontic tissues

Answer 2

periodontal ligament
enamel
dentine
pulp
bone

Question 3

roots in maxillary anterior teeth

Answer 3

1

Question 4

roots in maxillary premolars

Answer 4

1st - 2-3
2nd - 1-3

Question 5

roots in maxillary molars

Answer 5

1st - 3
2ns - 3
3rd - 1-3

Question 6

roots in mandibular anteriors

Answer 6

1

Question 7

roots in mandibular premolars

Answer 7

1

Question 8

roots in mandibular molars

Answer 8

1st - 2-3
2nd - 2
3rd - 1-2

Question 9

pathology/clinical conditions leading to endo

Answer 9

trauma, tooth surface loss, caries, crack/fractured, pulpal pathology, periapical pathology, root resorption

Question 10

objectives of root canal treatment

Answer 10

removing root canal contents (vital and necrotic), eliminate infection

Question 11

endo-restorative interface

Answer 11

provide an environment that allows healing of periradicular tissues so that the tooth is retained as a functional unit in the dental arch