Pulpectomy Flashcards
What is inflammation of the pulp called?
Pulpitis
What is reversible pulpitis?
Inflammation of the pulp will does not cause pulp death
What is irreversible pulpitis?
Inflammation will cause partial or full death of the pulp
What word means the death of pulp tissue?
Necrosis
Where does a periapical abscess form?
At the apex of a tooth
List the symptoms indicating pulpitis (pulp dying)
Sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet Pain sporadic to start but increases Throbbing Loss of function Hypersensitive to vitality testing TTP
List the symptoms of pulp death
Not TTP
No pain to hot, cold or sweet
List the 3 non-surgical endodontic procedures
Pulp capping
Pulpotomy
Pulpectomy
Name the surgical endodontic procedure
Apicectomy
What equipment is used to isolate a tooth during a pulpectomy?
Rubber dam
What instrument is used to gain access to the root canal?
A Gates Glidden drill
What instrument is used to enlarge the root canal in circular shape laterally?
A Reamer
What instrument is used to smooth and clean the root canal walls and remove debris?
A File
What instrument is used to remove the soft tissue of the pulp?
A Barbed Broach
What pieces of equipment make up a rubber dam kit?
Rubber dam punch Rubber dam forceps Rubber dam clamp Rubber dam frame Rubber dam sheet
What pieces of equipment can be used to measure the root canal length to produce the working length?
Electronic Apex locator
Reamer or file with a radiograph
Ruler
What piece of equipment has a blunt end and a side bevel and is used to remove debris and to disinfect the root canal?
Irrigating syringe (Monoject)
What is used to dry the root canal?
Paper points
What 3 solutions can be used to disinfect the root canal?
Sodium Hypochlorite
Chlorhexidine
Local Anaesthetic
What material is used to obturate the root canal?
Gutta Percha points
What instrument is used to condense the Gutta Percha points in the root canal until no space is left?
Finger, lateral or hand spreader/condenser
Give an example of a preheated GP
Thermafil
What word is used to describe the complete removal of the pulpal contents?
Extirpation
What word is used to describe the filling of the root canal with a non-irritant, impermeable material?
Obturation
What instrument is used to spin the sealant into the root canal?
Spiral or Rotary paste filler
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?
Glyde
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?
A parachute chain
What word is used to describe a foreign body that is lost and fallen into the patients lung?
Inhalation
What word is used to describe a foreign body that is lost and fallen into the patients stomach?
Ingestion
What does EDTA stand for?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid
What medicament is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and is used to dress infected root canals?
Ledermix
