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Why do we do endodontology?

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  1. Remove pain
  2. Restore health of the pulp chamber and root canal system
  3. Restore health of peri-radicular regions
  4. Enable tooth to be restored
  5. Bring tooth into function
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What is the success rate of an RCT?

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85-95%

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What is the success rate of a reRCT?

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77-80%

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What needs to be considered when assessing if a tooth can be restored?

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-Amount of sound tooth tissue remaining in crown and root
- Periodontal condition
-Occlusal consideration

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What are the indications for root canal treatment?

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Teeth that are functionally and aesthetically sound, and have a reasonable prognosis

  1. Irreversibly damaged/necrotic pulp (w/wo apical periodontitis)
  2. Elective devitalisation
    (post space for misaligned teeth/dubious pulp prognosis prior to tooth prep)
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What are the contraindications for root canal treatment?

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  1. Teeth that cannot be made functional or restored with limited ferrule effect
  2. Teeth with insufficient periodontal support
  3. Teeth with poor prognosis such as extensive internal or external resorpsion/extensive vertical fractures
  4. Pt unable to tolerate rubber dam/uncooperative
  5. Complex anatomy
  6. Poor oral condition that cannot be improved within a reasonable time
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Name some special investigations required when considering an endodontic diagnosis

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Medical/dental history, presenting complaint, clinical exam

Radiographic imaging
Clinical photographs
Sensibility testing
Periapical tests (TTP, TTpalp, tooth slooth)
6PPC
Study casts
Interocclusal ICP/RCP record
Facebow record
Diet record
Parafunctional habits
Salivary function
Disclosing plaque
Transillumination
Selective anesthesia
Test cavity

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Can we calculate a WL from a panoramic radiograph?

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No, as there is x1.2 mag on a panoramic so a PA is needed.

5% more magnification on panoramic
Superimposition/geometric distortion/lack of standardisation or reproducability

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Can periapical lesions confined within cancellous bone always be detected by periapical radiography?

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Not always, depends on the thickness of cortex bone

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Why are root canal filled teeth weaker?

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  1. Loss of tooth structure
  2. Altered physical properties
  3. Loss of proprioception

Why cuspal coverage is recommended- 38% more successful

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What are the requirements of posts?

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Minimum length of 4-5mm of gutta percha
No space between post and GP
Post length = to the length of crown of 2/3 root length
Retention
Does not strengthen tooth

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What are the symptoms of reversible pulpitis?

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Pain does not linger after stimulus is removed
Pain is difficult to localise (pulp contains nociceptive fibres not proprioceptor fibres)
Tooth not TTP

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Why might reversible pulpitis occur?

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Dental caries
Erosion
Attrition
Abrasion
Trauma
Operative procedures eg RSD

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How can reversible pulpitis and dentinal hypersensitivity be distinguished?

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Generalised gingival recession? Check sensitivity to 3 in 1 air

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What is the treatment of reversible pulpitis?

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  1. Cover exposed dentinal tubules
  2. Remove the stimulus (& restore tooth)
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What are the symptoms of irreversible pulpitis?

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Pain can develop spontaneously
Severe pain
Pain lingers after stimulus is removed (30s or more)
Response lasts from minutes to hours
Pain to hot liquids relieved by cold
Over the counter analgesics typically ineffective

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If a dental pain is localised, what does it show?

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PDL is involved

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What is the treatment for irreversible pulpitis?

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RCT or XLA

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What is hyperplastic pulp? What is the tx?

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Form of irreversible pulpitis known as a pulp polyp
Due to proliferation of chronically inflamed pulp tissue

Tx- RCT or XLA

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Why may some teeth be nonresponsive to sensibility testing?

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  1. Calcification
  2. Recent history of trauma
  3. Simply, the tooth isn’t responding
  4. Pulp necrosis

Hence sensibility testing must be of a comparative nature

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What is the tx of necrotic pulp?

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RCT or XLA

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How many signs & symptoms are required for a RCT to be carried out?

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What do you do if you observe pulp calcification of a tooth?

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No symptoms? -> review and monito
Symptoms? -> 2 signs and symptoms- refer to endodontologist

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What different kinds of tertiary dentine are laid down in response to environmental stimuli?

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Reactionary dentine response to mild stimuli
Reparative dentine in response to strong noxious stimuli

The reactionary dentine is secreted by original odontoblasts, while the reparative dentine is formed by odontoblast-like cells.

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What is internal resorption?
Pulp inflammation resulting in the resorption of dentine by dentinoclast cells
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What is seen clinically with internal resorption? and Radiographically?
Pink spot Punched out lesion continuous with the rest of the pulp cavity
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What is the tx for internal resorption?
RCT, if resorption is too advanced then XLA
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What is chronic apical periodontitis also called?
Periapical granuloma
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What is a peri-apical true cyst?
Distinct pathological cavity completely enclosed in an epithelial lining so no communication to the root canal exists RCT will not fix this, has to be surgically enucleated
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What is a peri-apical pocket cyst?
Apical inflammatory cyst sac-like epithelial lined cavity that is open and continuous with the root canal RCT removes this
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What can acute apical periodontitis be caused by?
- Traumatic occlusion - Bacteria/toxins from infected/necrotic pulps - Over instrumentation - Extrusion of irrigants or materials during RCT
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Radiographic signs of acute apical periodontitis?
None/PDL widening
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Tx of of acute apical periodontitis?
RCT XLA
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What causes chronic apical periodontitis?
Pulp necrosis
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What kind of things can be in the HPC when considering chronic apical periodontitis?
Prev pain Recent restorations in the tooth RCT been carried out
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What will chronic apical periodontitis look like radiographically?
Widening of PDL to apical radiolucency
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What is the tx of chronic apical periodontitis?
RCT XLA
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what is condensing osteitis?
Variant of chronic apical periodontitis Response of trabecular bone to irritation, concentric radiopaque around root
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What is the tx for condensing osteitis?
RCT only if symptoms and pulpal diagnosis indicate
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What are the different types of perio-endo lesions?
If perio is involved prognosis depends on periodontal treatment and patient response
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Name some symptoms of cracked tooth syndrome when considering a vital tooth
Sharp pain on biting or release, occasional pain from cold Difficult to localise More common in 2nd molars
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What investigations can you do for cracked tooth syndrome?
Tooth slooth Staining Transillumination
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What tx is there for cracked tooth syndrome for a vital tooth?
Ortho band Cu band Temp crown Cuspal coverage restoration
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Name some symptoms of cracked tooth syndrome when considering a non-vital tooth
Dull ache on biting TTP Narrow perio pocket adjacent to fracture Radiographic halo, J shaped diffuse lesion surrounding the root
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What other conditions can mimic acute odontogenic pain?
Bruxism Myofacial pain Trigeminal neuralgia Atypical odontalgia Migrane Cluster headache Sinusitis herpes zoster REFER IF NO OBVIOUS SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
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What is the biological aim of root canal preparation?
Pulpal tissue, bacteria and related irritants from the root canal system are eliminated
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What are the mechanical aims of root canal preparation?
1. Continuously tapered preparation produced 2. Original anatomy is maintained 3. The foramen position is maintained Apical foramen is kept as small as possible
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What are the purposes of a rubber dam?
1. Prevents inhalation or ingestion 2. Prevents infection by saliva 3. Enhances access and retracts soft tissues 4. Better comfort for pt 5. Medico-legal requirement
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What is vertucci's classification?
Complexity of root canals
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What size file do you take the WL radiograph with?
#15mm
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What type of obturation methods are there
Cold lateral condensation
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How many mm below the CEJ do we sear off the cones?
3mm below CEJ
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How do we ensure safe and effective irrigation?
- Use side venting needle - Never bind irrigation needle in canal - Never use excessive force to 'inject' solution - Irrigate slowly - High volume suction with surgical tip until the solution is clear in the access cavity - Total of 2-3ml irrigation is advisable at the 1st stage of root canal treatment
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What do irrigants do?
Kill micro organisms Flush out debris from root canals Dissolve soft tissue (incl necrotic tissue) Dissolve hard tissues (icl nectrotic tissue and smear layer) Lubricate instruments
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Name some irrigants
Sodium hypochlorite (2.5%) Chlorhexidine EDTA
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What are the symptoms of a sodium hypochlorite incidient?
Severe pain Swelling of tissues Extreme blanching of tissues Bloody exudate from tooth Numbness of weakness of facial nerve
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What is the management of a sodium hypochlorite incidient?
Irrigate with sterile water Reassure patient Analgesics Immediate referral to A&E/Max fax/ steroids
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Purposes of patency filing?
Prevents blockage Check whether exudate present Helps maintain & follow anatomy Helps deliver irrigant apically
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What's a contraindication to use an apex locator?
Pt's with cardiac pacemakers
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What can make a short circuit when using an apex locator?
Canal too moist Touching metal restoration Is there a perforation? Large lateral canal?
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What conditions are necessary prior to insertion of a root canal filling?
- Canal must be dry or capable of being dried - Canal preparation must be complete - Tooth should be symptom free - Soft tissues related to the tooth should not show signs of infection eg sinus tract gone
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Name some root canal sealers
ZOE sealers COH sealers Resin sealers Glass ionomer sealers
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