Miscellaneous Flashcards
What is the responsibility of the dentist when there is pathosis?
Investigate, dianose, document, suggest treatment
Where do you sear off gutta percha?
At the level of the CEJ / crystal bone
For an axiom note to be complete, what information must be included about a periodical radiolucency?
Width and length in mm using axiom ruler
As healed previously existing radiolucency would look like what?
Filled in with bone and normal trabeculation
Are antibiotics a treatment option with recurrent periodical pathosis of a failing endo treated tooth?
No
What is the success for retreatment of a poor endo?
94%
Does sealer puff go away?
Yes within weeks to months as radioluecnt area fills in with bone
Will resin cement pushed out the apex go away (resin cement puff versus sealer puff)?
No
How long with a retreated periodical radiolucency take to fill in?
6 months to 2 yrs
What is the recall schedule to evaluate the healing of a periodical radiolucency after pretreatment?
6 months to 1 year
A patient with a previously endo-treated tooth is symptomatic and gets pretreatment, how long will it take for soreness to go away?
2-6 weeks, usually 2 weeks
Can a tooth with a parulis be asymptomatic?
Yes
What are things to record as evaluating radiolucency or complaint on a previously endo treated tooth?
- Number of roots seen
- Number of canals previously treated
- Appearance of root canal fill
- Status of lamina dura
- Presence and size in mm of radiolucency
What is a common etiology for failing NSRCT tooth, especially one with a missed canal?
Bacteria
What is the dentist’s responsibility with respect to disease?
- Identify disease present
- Diagnose disease
- Recommend treatment