Pulpectomy

Question 1

What is inflammation of the pulp called?

Answer 1

Pulpitis

Question 2

What is reversible pulpitis?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the pulp will does not cause pulp death

Question 3

What is irreversible pulpitis?

Answer 3

Inflammation will cause partial or full death of the pulp

Question 4

What word means the death of pulp tissue?

Answer 4

Necrosis

Question 5

Where does a periapical abscess form?

Answer 5

At the apex of a tooth

Question 6

List the symptoms indicating pulpitis (pulp dying)

Answer 6

Sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet
Pain sporadic to start but increases
Throbbing
Loss of function
Hypersensitive to vitality testing
TTP

Question 7

List the symptoms of pulp death

Answer 7

Not TTP

No pain to hot, cold or sweet

Question 8

List the 3 non-surgical endodontic procedures

Answer 8

Pulp capping
Pulpotomy
Pulpectomy

Question 9

Name the surgical endodontic procedure

Answer 9

Apicectomy

Question 10

What equipment is used to isolate a tooth during a pulpectomy?

Answer 10

Rubber dam

Question 11

What instrument is used to gain access to the root canal?

Answer 11

A Gates Glidden drill

Question 12

What instrument is used to enlarge the root canal in circular shape laterally?

Answer 12

A Reamer

Question 13

What instrument is used to smooth and clean the root canal walls and remove debris?

Answer 13

A File

Question 14

What instrument is used to remove the soft tissue of the pulp?

Answer 14

A Barbed Broach

Question 15

What pieces of equipment make up a rubber dam kit?

Answer 15

Rubber dam punch
Rubber dam forceps
Rubber dam clamp
Rubber dam frame
Rubber dam sheet

Question 16

What pieces of equipment can be used to measure the root canal length to produce the working length?

Answer 16

Electronic Apex locator
Reamer or file with a radiograph
Ruler

Question 17

What piece of equipment has a blunt end and a side bevel and is used to remove debris and to disinfect the root canal?

Answer 17

Irrigating syringe (Monoject)

Question 18

What is used to dry the root canal?

Answer 18

Paper points

Question 19

What 3 solutions can be used to disinfect the root canal?

Answer 19

Sodium Hypochlorite
Chlorhexidine
Local Anaesthetic

Question 20

What material is used to obturate the root canal?

Answer 20

Gutta Percha points

Question 21

What instrument is used to condense the Gutta Percha points in the root canal until no space is left?

Answer 21

Finger, lateral or hand spreader/condenser

Question 22

Give an example of a preheated GP

Answer 22

Thermafil

Question 23

What word is used to describe the complete removal of the pulpal contents?

Answer 23

Extirpation

Question 24

What word is used to describe the filling of the root canal with a non-irritant, impermeable material?

Answer 24

Obturation

Question 25

What instrument is used to spin the sealant into the root canal?

Answer 25

Spiral or Rotary paste filler

Question 26

Give an example of the lubricating gel that is used with engine files or reamers to ensure that they do not snag on the canal walls and snap while being used?

Answer 26

Glyde

Question 27

If rubber dam is not used the name the piece of equipment that would be attached to a reamer or file to allow them to be retrieved if they accidentally slip out of the dentists hand?

Answer 27

A parachute chain

Question 28

What word is used to describe a foreign body that is lost and fallen into the patients lung?

Answer 28

Inhalation

Question 29

What word is used to describe a foreign body that is lost and fallen into the patients stomach?

Answer 29

Ingestion

Question 30

What does EDTA stand for?

Answer 30

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

Question 31

What medicament is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and is used to dress infected root canals?

Answer 31

Ledermix