The periodontal-endodontic continuum TEST #2 Flashcards
What forms the periodontal-endodontic lesion?
- Develops by extension apically combiningg with an existing periapical lesion
- Endodontic lesion combining with an existing periodontal lesion
If the pulp is alive should it mess up the periodontium?
-No
What is the essential difference between the periodontal or endodontic lesion?
-The respective source of infection
What are two ways that abscesses may drain?
- Sinus tract
- Osseous fistulation
What is essential for successful healing of a periodontal-endodontic lesion?
-Both periodontal and endodontic treatment
Can pulpal disease initiate or perpetuate periodontal disease?
-Yes
Does periodontal disease initiate pulpal disease?
-No
What is a guarded prognosis?
-Hopeless
What is the most guarded prognosis?
-True combined lesions
If you have a combined perio-endo lesion what will adequate endo therapy do?
-Fix the endodontic problem
In combined disease what is the prognosis dependent upon?
-Usually the severity and extent of the periodontal lesion and efficacy of perio therapy
In perio-endo lesions what treatment is more predictable of the two?
-Endodontic treatment
Periapical lesions extend in which directions?
-Apically or coronally
Whereas periodontal lesions tend to extend only what direction?
-Apically
What does the dental papilla become?
-Dental pulp