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Periradicular Surgery (Replogle) Flashcards

1
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What are 4 treatment modalities for apical periodontitis, especially persistent apical periodontitis?

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  1. Non-surgical root canal therapy (NSRCT)
  2. Retreat (RETX)
  3. Microscopic Periapical Surgery (Apicoectomy)
  4. Extraction (EXT)
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What is the highest success rate study for NSRCT (retained in the oral cavity for 8 years)?

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97%

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What is the diagnosis of a previously endo-treated tooth if the periodical radiolucency has not filled in with normal bone trabeculation in 6 months to 2 years, the average being 9 months?

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Failing NSRCT

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What is a major histologic difference in marginal periodontitis and apical periodontitis?

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They have different bacteria

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What is the diagnosis of a previously endo treated tooth that is symptomatic?

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Failing NSRCT

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What are the options for a failing NSRCT?

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  1. RETX
  2. Apicoectomy
  3. EXT tooth and replace with FPD, RPD, or Implant
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What should be done for a failing NSRCT: apicoectomy alone, or RETX then apicoectomy?

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RETX apicoectomy

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What is the success rate if only do an apicoectomy (microscopic periscopical surgery) alone on a failing NSRCT tooth?

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59%

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What is the success rate if you do a RETX followed by apicoectomy (microscopic periodical surgery)?

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80%

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Dr Replogle had a slide showing a NSRCT treated molar that turned out to have a missed 4th canal, she said that after the initial poor NSRCT, how long should it take for the periodical radiolucency (PARL) to reappear?

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6 months - 2 years, but I have no idea where this comes from

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What ist he treatment of choice if the tooth with failing NSRCT had its NSRCT done recently and properly, and there was immediate placement of a coronal restoration?

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Can skip RETX and go straight to apicoectomy (note: this is the exception, not the rule)

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What is the criteria for a properly done NSRCT?

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All canals located, ideally irrigated, obturated

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What are synonyms for apicoectomy?

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  1. Microscopic periapical surgery
  2. Root end resection
  3. Microsurgical root end resection
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What is the rule of thumb for planning treatment of a failing NSRCT?

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Retreat prior to doing surgery ensures best success

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What would be the treatment indication for an abutment tooth that has a long post, gutta percha extending out apical foramen, and the FPD has been recently placed on it and why?

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Apicoectomy. Long post and core prevents RETC and do not want to mess up new FPD.

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What is the purpose of periapical surgery?

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Gain access to root apex and surrounding periodical tissues in order to remove uncleaned or unfilled tooth structure and place a biocompatible seal in the form of a root end filling

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The removing of the uncleaned or unfilled tooth structure during periapical surgery is called what?

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Root end resection

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What is done with granulation tissue or cyst contents removed from the site during periapical surgery?

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Submit for biopsy

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What is the desired result for periapical surgery?

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Formation of new cementum on the surgically exposed root surface and on the root end filling which is essential for regeneration of the periodontium (periodical surgery)

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20
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What is indicated if there is significant overextended obturating material with symptoms / lesions?

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Endodontic surgery (periapical surgery)

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21
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What is indicated if a tooth has a long post or irretrievable separated instruments preventing a standard RETX?

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Endodontic surgery (periapical surgery)

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22
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What is indicated if a tooth has non-negotiable ledges and canal blockages or transportation?

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Endodontic surgery (periapical surgery)

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23
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What is indicated for a suspected root fracture?

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Endodontic surgery (periapical surgery)

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What is indicated for hard setting obturation material / cement that cannot be removed during pretreatment (e.g. obturation carrier)?

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Endodontic surgery (periapical surgery)

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25
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Is endodontic surgery contraindicated in areas with close proximity to anatomic structures (e.g. IAN, mental foramen, maxillary sinus, nasal fossa)?

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Yes

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26
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What are contraindications to endo surgery?

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  1. Uncontrolled diabetes
  2. Blood disorders
  3. Immunocompromised
  4. Severe cardiovascular problems
  5. Long term bisphosphonate therapy
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27
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Should microsurgery be referred?

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Yes. They have microscopes and special instruments.

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28
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Besides the ever-present Endo Microscope, what are some other microsurgery armamentaria?

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  1. Diamond coated micromirrors
  2. Microblade
  3. Ultrasonic tips
  4. MIcrocondensers
  5. MTA delivery instruments
29
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What is the first step in apical surgery?

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Local anesthesia with 1:50,000 epinephrine

30
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What is the purpose of the 1:50,000 eli?

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Hemostasis

31
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What is done after anesthesia is attained for endo surgery?

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Incision and flap reflection

32
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What is done after the flap has been reflected?

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Access root apex

33
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What is done after the root apex has been accessed?

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Curette the diseased tissue

34
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What is done after curetting the diseased tissue?

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Root end resection and inspection under high magnification

35
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What is done after the root end resection?

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Retroprep of the root end

36
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What is done after the retropre?

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Retrofill the retroprepped root apex

37
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What is done after the retrofit?

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Reapproximate and suture flap, give post op instructions

38
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What is one design of the flap for endo surgery?

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Full mucoperiosteal intrasulcular flap with 1 or 2 releasing incisions

39
Q

What is the second flap design for endo surgery?

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Ochsenbein-Luebke Submarginal flap

40
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What is an advantage of the submarginal Ochsenbein-Luebke flap design?

A

Results in recession free healing

41
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What is a requirement for submarginal Ochsenbein-Luebke flap design?

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Must have 2mm or retained attached gingiva

42
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Would a submarginal Ochsenbein-Luebke flap design be indicated if there was a suspected fracture in the tooth and why?

A

No, because you cannot see the entire root. The full mucoperiosteal intrasulcular flap is indicated as it gives full root access

43
Q

Can a semilunar (curve submarginal) flap design be used?

44
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Vertical incisions of flap should be parallel to what?

A

Superperiosteal vessels

45
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Is it permissible to cut across frenums or muscle attachments when designing a flap?

46
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Can the incision for a flap be made over diseased or compromised bone?

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No. Must be directly over healthy bone.

47
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Can a flap incision be made over a bony prominence?

48
Q

What is done with the papilla during flap design?

A

Either include or exclude, but do not dissect

49
Q

What is the minimum amount of teeth either side of the tooth to be worked on to allow good surgical access?

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At least one tooth either side of surgery tooth

50
Q

What is always a concern when working around a flap?

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Careful reflection and retraction to avoid crushing or tearing of tissue

51
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How much root end is resected during endo surgery and why?

A

3mm. Will include most lateral canals and apical ramifications to eliminate most residual microorganisms

52
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What is the minimal bevel desired for a root end resection?

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0 to 10 degrees. Torabinejad says as close to 0 degrees as possible, but consider visualization and access.

53
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What are reasons to bevel 0 to 10 degrees for apical resection?

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  1. More likely to include all apical ramifications and lateral canals
  2. Less dentinal tubules exposed
  3. Less leakage
  4. Better force distribution to reduce fracture risk
54
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What are the percent reduction for apical ramifications if you take away 3mm in apical resection?

55
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What are the percent reduction for lateral canals if you take away 3mm in apical resection?

56
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Why worry about getting the apical ramifications?

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Becteria in apical ramifications may be the cause of persistent apical periodontitis

57
Q

What are 6 retrofit (root end filling) materials?

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  1. MTA
  2. Super-EBA
  3. IRM
  4. Amalgam
  5. Resin
  6. Gi / RMGI
58
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Of the 6 retrofit materials listed above, which is the best?

59
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What is a disadvantage of amalgam for retrofit?

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  1. Poor sealing ability

2. Irritating to tissues

60
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What are the 5 main constituents of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA)?

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  1. Calcium Silicate
  2. Bismuth oxide
  3. Calcium carbonate
  4. Calcium sulfate
  5. Calcium aluminate
61
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The hydration of MTA forms what?

A

Calcium oxide crystals

62
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What is a diagnostic advantage of MTA over IRM or S-EBA?

A

More radiopaque

63
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Do MTA, S-EBA, and IRM have equal sealing abilities?

64
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What is the biocompatible phenomenon see with MTA for root resection?

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  1. PDL fibers attach to it

2. Cellular cementum forms adjacent to it

65
Q

This is a modified Zinc-Eugenol paste that has 37.5% eugenol and 62.5% ortho-ethoxy benzoic acid mixed into the 60% zinc oxide powder (it is not very radiopaque but it is not resorb able, seals well, and is easy to place)?

66
Q

What is the success rate for microsurgery with ultrasonics?

67
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What is the success rate for endodontic microsurgery?

68
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Does endo microsurgery have to be confined to the root apex?

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No. Dr Replogle’s case with cervical resorption filled with geristore and restored using microinstruments

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