Midterm Study guide Flashcards

1
Q

Dentists are held to the _____ safe standard as an endodontist

A

same

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2
Q

Working length is:

A

1.0mm short of canal exit

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3
Q

Device used in clinic (not lab) to determine working length:

A

Apex locator

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4
Q

Gentle right and left rocking motion, which causes the instrument to cut while a light inward pressure keeps the file engaged and progressing towards the apex:

A

watch-winding motion

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5
Q

Technique used during scouting of the canal with a hand file:

A

watch-winding motion

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6
Q

Increased responsiveness and reduced thresholds of nociceptors to stimulation of their receptive field:

A

Peripheral sensitization

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7
Q

T/F: Myofascial pain emanates from small foci of hyper excitabile muscle tissue (trigger points)

A

True

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8
Q

You can see the canal from access with:

A

endo explorer

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9
Q

Best prognosis:

A

Pure endo lesion

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10
Q

Worst prognosis:

A

True combined lesion

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11
Q

The patient presents to the clinic with a lesion described as:

-wide base
-cone shaped
-calculus present

What origin is this lesion?

A

Periodontal origin

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12
Q

Vertical root fracture is described by:

A
  1. J-shaped lesion
  2. Drop off pocket
  3. something else

(all of the above)

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13
Q

Vortex blue size or straight-line access and high cervical break:

A

.25/.12

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14
Q

A 4th root (DL canal) found in molars, especially in Native American and asian populations.

This 4th root exits the coronal portion of the tooth in a lingual direction and often abruptly back to the facial.

A

Bulls eye

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15
Q

Tooth #29 has total length of 24mm and crown length is 9mm, to file the middle 1/3 of root with wave one file would set the stop at:

A

19mm

Take total length - crown length then divide that by 3

24-9 = 15

15/3= 5

First 1/3: (9+5= 14)
Middle 1/3: (14+5 =19)
Apical 1/3: (19+5=24)

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16
Q

What file do we use for scouting?

A

10

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17
Q

T/F: Master cone should be placed in wet canal

A

False

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18
Q

T/F: It is NOT necessary to take master cone X-ray if you did proper fitting

A

True

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19
Q

T/F: incident report should be filed within 24 hours

A

False- must be filled out within 48 hours

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20
Q

Select that apply for a recall appointment:

A
  1. tooth pain
  2. DST
  3. something else
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21
Q

Best radiographic option to see resorptive defects:

A

CBCT

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22
Q

Possible the worst iatrogenic injury; caused when a large instrument is misdirected or used aggressively:

A

strip perforation

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23
Q

“too thick in canal”:

A

a- zip
b- crown perforation
c- strip perforation

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24
Q

All posterior teeth need a full restoration after RCT because:

A

a- esthetic concern for patient
b- prevent root fracture
c- proper healing & function
d- all the above

(all of the above)

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25
Q

A straight file would cause a ledge on what wall of the curve?

A

outer wall of canal

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26
Q

Iatrogenic error means:

A

caused by the clinician

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27
Q

The mesial root of the mandibular molar occurs:

A

distal

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28
Q

Select the two teeth most likely to have two roots:

a- max first premolar
b- max second premolar
c- mand first premolar
d- mand seccond premolar

A

a&b

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29
Q

What is the shape of access for a maxillary central incisor?

A

Triangle with base at incisal

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30
Q

Master cone should only bind at:

A

working length

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31
Q

Why do we use a #15 file to radiograph?

A

because a #10 is too thin and we can see the #15 better

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32
Q

All are incorrect except:

A

Hand files do not need to be lubricated

(canal needs to be irrigated following any active instrument)

33
Q

What is a common mistake for boards?

A

Access

34
Q

All requires an incident report except:

A

Too much NaOCl

35
Q

A student doctor perforated the coronal part of the root. The pt only had pulpal symptoms before, but after that RCT, they had periapical symptoms. What do you do now?

A
  1. carefully disinfect the area (NaOCl)
  2. protect found canals with easily removable material
  3. create easily removable temp seal over the perf using “cavit” or IRM
  4. seal the tooth with secure temp
  5. refer to endo
36
Q

Patient presents with a maxillary first molar that has been previously treated with endo, however after a few years the P/A lesion has not healed. What is your diagnosis?

A

Missed MB2 canal; non-surgical pretreatment

37
Q

Patient presents with a dilacerated root?

A

Retreat with endo (but refer this for endodontist to perform)

38
Q

What canal is commonly missed in the maxillary first molar?

A

MB canal

39
Q

Pt presents with fever and slight swelling. What is your PA diagnosis?

A

Acute apical abscess

40
Q

Where do we bend irrigation syringe?

A

2 mm from the tip

41
Q

There was a molar that had RCT a few weeks ago. PA symptoms now, and there was a possibility of perforation. What do you do?

A

Refer it to endo for tx possibilities and prognosis (due to possible perforation)

42
Q

Person presents with a bump on their gums that appears to be a “pimple”. What is your diagnosis and what should you do?

A

DST. Trace with gutta percha points on radiograph to determine tooth affected. RCT?

43
Q

What do you need for the hydraulic technique?

A

BC sealer and .04 GP cone (single cone)

44
Q

What do you need for cold lateral compaction (CLC) technique?

A

a. 0.02 cone, finger spreaders, accessory GP cones

45
Q

What is the temp of the alpha phase? What is the temp of the beta phase?

A

Alpha: 42-44

Beta: below 42

46
Q

What is the main component of gutta percha?

A

Zinc oxide

47
Q

What do you use to get rid of dentin triangle?

A

.25/.12 vortex orfice opener

48
Q

What size of files do you use for scouting?

A

10

49
Q

What bend do you have to do to get past curves

A

45 degree in last 1.5mm (maybe last 2mm)

50
Q

When are you done with the vortex?

A

When you have white fillings on the apical 1/3

51
Q

Where are you going to transport the canal?

A

Outer wall of canal

52
Q

What is it when 2 canals from orifice turn into 1 canal at apex?

A

Type 2

53
Q

Describe a type 2 canal:

A

two at ofrice, one at apex

54
Q

How do you determines between a type 2 or type 3 canal?

A

Two file technique

55
Q

The two file technique can help determine:

A

Type 2 and Type 3 canals

56
Q

The single most important factor for RCT success is…

A

Case selection

57
Q

T/F: WL is 1mm beyond the apex

A

False- 1mm shy of apex

58
Q

What does the apex locator tell you?

A

Where the apex constricts/ when you’ve gone beyond the apex and out of the tooth

59
Q

T/F: If you perforate: then dry carefully, put CaOH, then put cavit, then cotton, then temp restoration.

A

True

60
Q

What’s the main thing we use between appointments in the canals?

A

CaOH

61
Q

Which one is transported easily

A
  1. distal of mesial root in mandibular molars
  2. MF of upper molars and upper premolars (with 2 roots)
62
Q
  1. Which one is the least likely to get transported?
A

mandibular premolar

63
Q

What is the worst mistake to make?

A

Perforation

64
Q

T/F: Iatrogenic errors can be prevented with education, care, etc.

A

True

65
Q

Ledges can lead to:

A

Blockages, transportation, and perforation

66
Q

T/F: After correct dx, there is never an excuse to do RCT on the wrong tooth

A

True

67
Q

Which is not a consideration when deciding if you can do RCT?

A

NOT the color of the pulp

68
Q

What do you use to get rid of smear layer?

A

EDTA

69
Q

Something about how long the apical constriction is or something?

A

1mm

70
Q

What’s the purpose of a recall appointment?

A
  1. to determine status of tooth (healed/diseased)
  2. for documentation purposes
  3. to see if further treatment is needed
71
Q

What do you do after you take the WL radiograph?

A

Create glide path using #15 hand file

72
Q

What do you do for a blow out?

A

shorten the working length and create more of a taper

(you could use serial step back)

73
Q

What is the preferred thing to fix perforations?

A

MTA

74
Q

What file do you use for the buccal of maxillary premolar?

A

.30/.06

75
Q

Primary consideration for RCT is all except:

A

esthetics

76
Q

Why use wave one on every 1/3 of root?

A

Because they push debris ahead of the file

77
Q

Shape of the maxillary central incisor access?

A

Triangle with base toward incisal

78
Q

Obturate canal:

A

goes to WL

79
Q
A