Lecture 3 Flashcards
three goals with restorative dentistry
Maintains tooth’s structure
Maintains tooth’s function
Diseases treated
endodontics =
root canal
deals with study and treatment of inside of tooth (pulp) and periapical tissues.
endodontics
where is periapical tissue located
around the tip (apex) of the tooth root
what does the tooth pulp consist of
nerves
blood vessels
lymphatics
connective tissue.
found in pulp chamber (crown) and root canal (root) of tooth,
pulp tissue
where does pulp tissue enter the tooth
through numerous small openings in apex of tooth root.
what age patients are root canals generally performed on
12 months or old
two reasons why root canals aren’t usually performed on young animals
have a larger pulp cavity than older animals
have an open root apex.
what is used to irrigate the tooth for a root canal
Sodium hypochlorite
common name of Sodium hypochlorite
bleach
what is the restorative filling material used in a root canal
Gutta Percha
why are metal crowns instead of porcelain crowns
due to their strength and need for less tooth removal.
exodontics =
extraction
Three indications to do an extraction
periodontal disease - grade 4
tooth fracture
Feline [Odontoclastic] Resorptive Lesions
Two contraindications (reasons not to) for extractions
Severe alveolar bone loss (Fractures)
Lack of client permission
Two ways do an extraction
closed
surgical
Common name for feline resorptive lesions
Neck lesions
etiology of feline resorptive lesions
unknown, vitamin D issues?
how common is feline resorptive lesions in cats
20% to 70% - not common in dogs
treatment for feline resorptive lesions depends on what kind of diagnostic test
xrays
treatment for feline resorptive lesions with no root resorption
extraction
treatment for feline resorptive lesions with root resorption
crown amputation
feline resorptive lesions