Treatment of Endodontic Disease Flashcards
_____ difference between infiltrations and PSA blocks for maxillary first molars
No
Aggarwal
Addition of palatal anesthesia ________ increase anesthetic success rates but does increase ______
Does not
Duration
Aggarwal
No difference between ______ and ______ for maxillary teeth
Lidocaine and Articaine
For mandibular anteriors and premolars _______ often provide sufficient anesthesia.
infiltrations
Mandibular infiltration works as a _______ and ______ nerve block
mental and incisive
Single mandibular infiltration has _____ success. Double infiltration has ______ success
80-87%
92-94%
No advantage of ______ or _____ techniques over standard IANB
Gow-gates or akinosi
_____ fold increase in parasthesias when articaine is used for IANB
5
Anesthetic _______ has little-no effect on anesthetic success
volume
_______ alone is not predictable enough to serve as primary technique for mandibular posterior anesthesia
infiltration
Commonly cited reasons for local anesthetic failure (5)
Lower pH of inflamed tissue
unsuccessful techniques
Altered resting potential in inflamed nerves
Upregulation of anesthetic- and tetrodotoxin resistant sodium channels
Patient anxiety
Success rate of standard IANB alone
15-57%
Reader
Repeat IAN successful ______
32%
Buccal infiltration after failed IANB
84%
______ significantly more effective than ______ when used as buccal infiltration
articaine than lidocaine
Caution with IO injection when coexisting ______ disease
cardiac
(increased heart rate)
Intrapulpal success rate
92%
Intrapulpal mechanism
pressure
Use of rubber dam is standard of care according to ______
AAE 2010
Rubber dam benefits (4)
isolation
visualization
aspiration
survival probability enhanced
Microscope is an integral and important part of the performance of modern endodontic techniques.
AAE position 2012
Shape and location of access preparation reflects _____
pulpal anatomy
______ provides the most consistent landmark for the pulp chamber
CEJ
High correlation between working lengths measured by ______ and _______
CBCT and electronic apex locators
Conventional vs digital films for working length determination
Conventional more accurate with smaller file sizes
Apex locators are ______% accurate
Author
96%
Shabahang
Apex locators accuracy not affected by
presence of solutions
Apex locators safe to use with
pacemakers
Wilson
______ increases irrigant efficiency at the apex
Maintaining patency
Vera
Negative aspects of maintaining patency (2)
transportation
increases apical cracks
Crown-down as defined by
Morgan and Montgomery
All instrumentation techniques ______ in terms or debris left behind
similar
Heat treated NiTi remains in
martensite and R phases
(More flexible, better fatigue resistance)
______ instruments remain better centered in the root canal system
rotary
Minimum MAF of _______ allowed penetration of irrigants to the apex
30.02
MAF should be ______ sizes larger than the initial apical size
3
2 components of the smear layer
surface of the canal wall
debris packed into dentinal tubules
Smear layer may block the _______ of NaOCl and CHX
disinfecting properties
Instrumentation leaves ______% of canal walls untouched
35%
_____ and _____ can not be instrumented
isthmuses and lateral anatomy
Properties of an ideal irrigant (5)
Broad antimicrobial
effective against anaerobes and facultatives
Inactivates LPS
Dissolves vital and necrotic tissue
Prevents or dissolves smear layer
Most common concentration of NaOCl
5.25%
NaOCl can only dissolve the ______ component of the smear layer
organic
EDTA _____ calcium ions
chelates
EDTA dissolves ______ components of the smear layer
both (organic and mineralized)
Caution when using both NaOCl and EDTA together to avoid
excessive erosion of root canal dentin
CHX binds to dentin and exhibits substantivity for up to _____ days
48
Carcinogenic precipitate when mixing NaOCl and CHX
Parachloroaniline
Passive ultrasonic irrigation improves cleanliness of both ____ and _____
main canal and isthmuses
Gutarts
No difference in outcomes between single visit and multi visit tx
Author
Penesis
pH of CH
between 11 and 12
CH reduces the cytotoxic response to LPS by destroying _____
Lipid A moiety
CH is less ______ to the apical papilla stem cells compared to ABX pastes
cytotoxic
______ or ______ should be used to remove CH from the canals
rotary instrumentation
PUI
Drawbacks of CH (5)
decreased fracture resistance
PDL necrosis
tissue necrosis
parasthesia
inhibits setting of eugenol based sealers
GP is a naturally occurring polymer of _____
isoprene
Components of GP
65% zinc oxide
20% GP
Other – waxes, resins, metals
GP is in ______ form as a cone
beta crystalline
GP is in _____ form once heated to 42-49 C
alpha crystalline
In regards to GP, Care should be used in patients with
severe type I allergy to latex
Lateral condensation ________ faster than vertical condensation
leaks microbes
____ difference in outcomes noted between lateral and vertical condensation
No
Idea behind resilon
Mono block – sealer bonds to both dentin and filling. Not supported by research.
Carrier-based systems ______ significantly more than lateral or vertical condensation
Author
leak
Baumgardner
Instrumentation and obturation should terminate at the
CDJ
Extruded obturation materials have been associated with _______
chronic inflammation
_____mm thickness of cavit required for adequate seal
3.5mm
Cavit leaks after ______ days
42
Cavit and IRM both leak more than
GI
Properties of eugenol (3)
alters neurotransmission, increases potassium, decreases sodium
blocks neuropeptide transmission
decreases vascular response to epi
Factors associated with recurrent apical periodontitis (7)
Coronal leakage
intraradicular infection
extraradicular infection
untreated canal anatomy
fractures
foreign body reaction
true cystic lesions
____ minutes of ultrasonic vibration is effective in metal post removal
16
Care must be taken when using ultrasonics to remove posts due to
Significant heat production capable of causing bony damage
Temperature increase of _____ within 15 seconds of ultrasonic without irrigation
10 degrees C
_______ is the only solvent capable of completely dissolving GP
chloroform
Silver points ____ in the presence of tissue fluid producing highly toxic byproducts
corrode
Seltzer
______ of silver points is not indicated
Prophylactic revision
Two steps to carrier-based system retreatment
- chloroform to soften surrounding GP
- Hand files to remove the carrier
Surgical endodontic therapy is indicated when
orthograde endodontic treatment is not feasible
3 modern advances in surgical endodontics
- Magnification - Von arx
- ultrasonic retropreparations - de Lange
- improved filling materials - Kim
With modern techniques, surgical endodontics provides _______
Author
Predictable means of eradicating periapical pathology
Tsesis
Hemostasis is essential for ____ and _____
visibility
minimize blood loss
Average of _____ mL of blood is lost during surgery
9.5mL
Selim
Bone wax is no longer used due to ______
robust inflammatory response
Epinephrine acts by interacting with blood vessel ______ receptors, producing ________
alpha
vasoconstriction
Local anesthestics containing 1:50,000 offer: (4)
- Reduced blood loss by half
- reduced surgical time
- better visibility
- improved post op hemostasis
Buckley
Other hemostatic agents (6)
- racemic epi pellets
- ferric sulfate (curretage before close)
- collagen based agents
- cellulose based agents
- gelatin based agents
- calcium sulfate
Intrasulcular incision is associated with ______ compared to other incision types
increased post op recession and scarring
Submarginal incision requires _____ mm of attached gingiva
2mm
Papilla-based incision mitigates the risk of ______
recession
______ + ______ creates the soft tissue flap
horizontal incision
vertical incision
1 vertical releasing incision produces a ____ flap while two produces a _____ flap
triangular
rectangular/trapezoidal
Length to width ratio of _____ is recommended for rectangular flaps
2:1
_______ osteotomy preparations are associated with more favorable outcomes
smaller
_____mm of apical resection will remove the majority of apical deltas
3mm
Block
_____mm of apical resection of MB roots of maxillary first molars may be necessary due to isthmuses
4mm
Weller
Bevels are associated with _____
leakage
Methylene blue uses: (4)
- outlines root anatomy
- delineates dentin from bone
- stains isthmuses
- stains fractures
_____mm of retropreparation is recommended
Author
3mm
Matisson
Bur retropreparations are covered in _______
smear layer
Amalgam retrofillings are associated with more ________ (4)
leakage - Torabinejad
poor biocompatability and inflammation - Baek
poorer outcomes - Setzer
Super EBA outcomes are ______ compared to MTA
as favorable
Kim
Upon setting, MTA forms ____ and ______
Calcium silicate hydrate
calcium hydroxide
Camilleri
MTA provides a ______ apical seal even in the presence of ______
better
blood
Torabinejad
MTA promotes _____ and ______ coverage
cementum and bone
Bioactive cements are composed of _____ and ______
calcium silicate
calcium phosphate
Bioactive cements are similar to MTA in terms of ______
in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility
Damas, Ma
Bioactive cements create a ________ To dentin, providing an ________
mechanical bond
excellent seal
Damas
Retropreparation following root-end resection may be unnecessary for ____ and _____
MTA apical plugs – Andelin
Well-condensed GP – Harrison and Todd
Sutures promote healing by ______
Author
primary intention
Harrison
______ sutures are recommended
monofilament synthetic
Benefits of monofilament synthetic sutures (3)
- Less traumatic
- Discourage inflammation
- promote less bacterial adhesion
_____ suture gauges are recommended to avoid tissue necrosis and scarring
Smaller (6-0 and 8-0)
Sutures should be removed _______ hours post-op
48-96
Velvart
3 categories of grafts
osteogenic
osteoconductive
osteoinductive
Osteogenic grafts
contain cells capable of producing bony matrix
Osteoinductive grafts
release mediators that signal the host to induce new bone formation
Osteoconductive grafts
serve as scaffolds on which new bone can grow
Graft categories by source (4)
Autogenous grafts
Allografts
Xenografts
Alloplasts
Autografts derived from
host
Allografts derived from
non-host member of same species
Xenografts derived from
different species from host
Alloplasts are
Inert materials that serve as scaffolds
(not derived from biologic donors)
Concomitant use of a bone graft and a membrane consititutes
guided tissue regeneration
For apical surgery with loss of only one cortical plate, use of membranes offer ______, but may improve outcomes for ______ and _____
no advantage – Garrett
through-and-through lesions – Lin
Large periapical defects – Tsesis
_____ membranes are favored over _____ membranes
resorbable
nonresorbable
Post-op pain is correlated with ______
pre-op pain – Tsesis
Avoid post-op CHX rinses for _____ hours as it may negatively affect ______
48 hours
tensile wound strength
Sinus perforations tend to _______ regardless of size
self-repair
Managing sinus perforations (3)
Primary closure
Sinus precautions
Rx decongestant
Aid in avoiding IAN during surgery
pre-op CBCT – Kovisto
Sensory disturbance of the lower lip occurs in _____% of mn molar surgeries
20%
____% of patients retain permanent deficit following mn molar surgery
1%
Stages of healing progression (5)
Clotting and inflammation
epithelial healing
connective tissue healing
maturation
remodeling
Day 1 of healing
Thin epithelial seal
Blood clot
PMNs predominate
Periosteal necrosis
Day 2 of healing
Multi-layered epithelial seal
Type III collagen production
Macrophages predominate
Day 4 of healing
Clot replaced by granulation tissue
Type 1 collagen production
Osteocyte proliferation from the endosteum
Day 14 of healing
Normal sulcular epithelium
Woven bony trabeculae occupy the wound
New periosteum evident
Day 28 of healing
Maturing bony trabeculae occupy the wound
Tx recommendations for intentional replantation (5)
Atraumatic extraction
minimal handling of root surface
extra-oral time of less than 10 minutes
biocompatible apical fill
nonrigid post-op splint
Success rate of intentional replantation
81%
Ideal donor tooth for autotransplantation has a ______ root with an ______
partially developed root with an open apex
Maintaining pulp vitality in permanent teeth with open apices is called _______
apexogenesis
Pulp caps should be placed _______ for the best prognosis
immediately – Bergenholtz
Histologic response to pulp capping is _____ followed by ______
coagulative necrosis
hard tissue bridging
______ may become useful in vital pulp therapy (cholesterol medication)
Simvastatin
Removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp to preserve the vitality of the radicular pulp
Pulpotomy
Indications for pulpotomy (2)
- continued root development in immature permanent teeth
- Emergency care in mature teeth until definitive care can be completed
______ enters systemic circulation following formocresol pulpotomies
Formaldehyde
Pashley
______ and ______ are unsafe and ineffective, their use is unjustifiable.
Formaldehyde
paraformaldehyde
AAE
Restorative material options for pulptomy (3)
CH – Cvek
MTA – Bakland
Platelet-rich fibrin – Keswani
Treatment aimed at apical barrier creation
Apexification
Apical barriers typically form in an average of _______
1 year
CH can be changed every _____ during apexification
3, 6, 8 months, or never
Long-term CH apexification has been associated with increased risk of _______
cervical root fracture
Cvek
MTA apexifications outcomes are _____ or ______ compared to CH
equivalent or better
MTA apexifications mitigate_____ and _____
decreased fracture resistance from CH
treatment time/follow-up
Biologically based procedures designed to physiologically replace damaged tooth structures as well as cells of the pulp-dentin complex
Regenerative endodontics
Etiology of pulp necrosis is ______ when considering regendo
unimportant
Law
Regenerative endodontics may provide a reasonable alternative to ______
Apexification
Requirements for tissue engineering (3)
Stem cells
growth factors
scaffold
Mesenchymal stem cells that infiltrate the canal space for regendo originate in the ______
Author
Apical papilla
Lovelace
Hargreaves recommends _____ and _____ for regendo
minimal instrumentation
gentle irrigation
Regendo recommended irrigation protocol (Martin)
1.5% NaOCl followed by 17% EDTA
Benefit of EDTA in regendo
Release of growth factors from dentin
An intracanal medicament should be placed for _______ weeks following instrumentation and disinfection during regendo.
2-4 weeks
Law
Use of antibiotic pastes during regendo is problematic due to _____
negative effect on stem cell viability
Ruparel
______ does not reduce stem cell viability
CH
Introduction of stem cells, growth factors, and scaffolds into the canal space is achieved by _______
Overinstrumentation in to the apical papilla to stimulate bleeding
Capping material of choice for regendo is
MTA
MTA facilitates ______ when used in regendo
migration and proliferation of apical papilla stem cells
Mente
______ serves as the scaffold during regendo
Author
blood clot
Hargreaves
2 aims of successful regendo
elimination of apical periodontitis
increase in root length and width
Tissue formed from regendo resembles
cementum, PDL, and bone
Wang
_____ has been associated with increased risk of resorption following internal bleaching.
Superoxol
Madison and Walton
Non-surgical patients should have at least ______ post-op exam and use _____ to assess healing
1 year, PAI score
Orstavik
_______ % of lesions take more than 1 year to heal
Author
70%
Murphy
______% of unhealed lesions at 1 year will improve over time while _____% will worsen
57% improved
31% worsened
Yu
Predictors for worsening of unhealed lesions (4)
size
symptoms (pain on biting at recall)
history of post-obturation flare
non ideal length
Surgical patients should be examined _____ post-op
1 year
Rud
For surgeries that have healed at early exam periods, periapical status remains _____ for several years
stable
Kim
Oral fluids may reach the apex in as little as _____ with exposure to the oral environment
3 days – Swanson and Madison
3 weeks – Torabinejad
Access opening reduces tooth stiffness by _____%
5%
Tooth stiffness reduced by ______% when preparation involves both marginal ridges
60%
Significant _____ in failures in temporarily vs permanently restored teeth
reduction
Chugal
_________ significantly improves outcomes of mn and mx premolars and molars
full coronal coverage
Sorensen and Martinoff
Full coronal coverage does not impact outcomes for _____
anterior teeth
Full coverage restorations must respect principals of _____ and ______
biologic width
ferrule
Biologic width should total ______
3mm
Gargiulo
Biologic width consists of ______
sulcus depth
epithelial attachment
connective tissue attachment
Ferrule consists of
1.5-2mm of circumferential vertical wall
Proper ferrule decreases ______ and provides _____ and _____
fracture rate of endo treated teeth
retention and resistance
Proper length of posts
Greater of the length of the crown or 2/3 the root length
Posts do not improve ______ or _______
strength
longterm outcomes
Posts may actually _______
Author
decrease success rates of endo treated teeth
Doyle 2007
_____mm of apical GP should remain following post space preparation
5-7mm
Mattison
Absolute failure rate of both RCT and implants
6.1%
Doyle
______% of patients with cracked teeth had symptoms eliminated with placement of a temporary crown.
89%
Guthrie
_____% of crowned cracked teeth end up needing RCT
21%
Krell
Ethical obligations often _____ legal duties
exceed
5 principals of ADA code of ethics
Patient autonomy
Beneficience
Veracity
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Patients’ right to self governance
Patient autonomy
Do no harm
Nonmaleficence
Do good
Beneficence
Fairness
Justice
Truthfulness
Veracity
1 Cartridge of 2% LA is _____mg of anesthetic.
36mg
1 cartridge of LA is _____mL
1.8 mL
1 cartridge of LA with 1:100k epi contains _____ mg of epi
0.018 mg
Max dose of epi is _____ mg which is ______ cartridges of 1:100k epi
0.2 mg of epi
11 cartridges
Max dose of anesthetic is _____ mg which is _____ cartridges of 2%
300 mg
8.3 carps