Lec Endodontic Materials 1 Flashcards
Steps to endo:
diagnose, isolate, irrigate, shape, obturate, temporize
EPT testing:
electrical pulp testing
Can we use hot or cold to test for pulp vitality:
either
List the 3 main diagnostic methods for teeth requiring RCT:
EPT, Thermal, Fracture Detection
Do all fractured teeth require RCT?
ask
Additional material required for EPT:
toothpaste (contact medium)
Scale for EPT:
1-80
TF? The rate on the EPT machine can be altered.
T
Why do we want the pt to hold the EPT handle while pulp testing?
ask
Compound used for pulp testing:
1,1,1,2-tetrafluoethane
Temp of Endo Ice:
-26.2’ C (-79-16’ F)
Heat Testing:
Gutta percha stopping, white stick, firmer than GP points, Use on Glick #1, Lubricate tooth w vaseline
Crack detection:
- Tooth sleuth (can detect ind cusps), 2. Transilumination
Instrument for transilumination crack detection:
Fiberoptic Wand, high speed light
How to detect fractures:
Perio probe, RG
Drawback to RG fracture detection:
rarely definitive, vertical fracture rarely seen
What can be determined w RG in fracture detection?
pattern of bone loss (ask?)
Latex Rubber dams:
medium gauge, light color, visualize film
Non-latex dental dams:
allergies, color varies
What do we use in conjunction w rubber dams in clinic?
rubber dam napkins (Ora-shield)
Type of clamp that hold rubber dams down:
winged clamps
Winged clamps to use for anteriors:
1, #6, #9
Winged clamps to use for premolars:
0, #00
Winged clamps to use for molars:
3, #4, #56
Materials to prevent leakage around the rubber dam (RD):
Oraseal Putty (self curing caulking agent), Kool dam (light cured rubbery-resin)
Placing the clamp on other teeth allows for:
distribution of tension of RD, stability
Brand name of RD stabilizing cord:
Wedjets
plastic RD frames, RGO or RGL:
RGL