Material Used in Endodontics (not done)

Question 1

SO im really not sure if all the other info about the materials used to make files and the shape of files is useful but there you go i guess

Question 2

What do irrigants do

Answer 2

• remove debris

- provides lubrication

Question 3

What are some examples of irrigants used in endodontics

Answer 3

• Sodium hypochlorite
• Chlorhexidine digluconate
• EDTA

Question 4

What are the potential disadvantages of using sodium hypochlorite

Answer 4

• Can affect instruments

- Possible toxicity

Question 5

What are the properties of sodium hypochlorite as an irrigant

Answer 5

• Dissolves proteolytic debris

- Antibacterial

Question 6

What are the properties of using chlorhexidine as an irrigant

Answer 6

• Antibacterial
• Adheres to dentine
• Not proteolytic

Question 7

How is EDTA best used as an irrigant and describe its properties as an irrigant

Answer 7

• Acts as a lubricant
• Dissolves the smear layer
• Best used in conjunction with sodium hypochlorite

Question 8

What purposes do endodontic medicaments serve

Answer 8

• anti-inflammatory
• anti-bacterial
• stimulate hard tissue repair

Question 9

What is the most common endodontic medicament

Answer 9

Calcium hydroxide (alkaline pH~12)

Question 10

Describe the contents of a ledermix medicament paste

Answer 10

Mix of a cortisone derivative and broad spectrum antibiotic -

• 1% triamcinolone
• 3% demeclocycline

Question 11

what is ledermix paste medicament good for

Answer 11

Pulpal or periodontal inflammation