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Endodontics

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a localized accumulation of pus in a cavity formed by tissue disintegration   abcess  
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pertaining to a traumatic, pathologic, or physiologic phenomenon or process that has a short and relatively severe course   acute  
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surgical removal of infectious material surrounding the apex of a root   apical curettage  
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surgical removal of the apical portion of the tooth through a surgical opening made in the overlying bone and gingival tissues   apicoectomy  
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pertaining to disease symptoms that persist over a long time, as in periodontal disease   chronic  
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healthy tooth used as a standard to compare questionable teeth of similar size and structure during pulp vitality testing   control tooth  
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to remove or clean out the pulpal canal   debridement  
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a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and the periradicular tissues   endodontist  
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plastic type of filling material used in endodontics   gutta percha  
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surgical separation of a multirooted tooth through the furcation area   hemisection  
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placement of a medicament over a partially exposed pulp   indirect pulp cap  
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infectious condition in which the pulp is incapable of healing which would then require root canal therapy   irreversible pulpitis  
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not living, as in oral tissue and tooth structure   nonvital  
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process of filling a root canal   obturation  
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technique of examining the soft tissue with the examiner's hands or fingertips   palpation  
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examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to assess vitality   percussion  
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making a hole, as in breaking through and extending beyond the apex of the root   perforation  
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an endodontist is a general dentist who has continued training for a minimum of   3 years in the clinical skill and research of pulp therapy  
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the two sources of pulpal nerve damage are   physical irritation and trauma  
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physical irritation to the pulp is most often caused by   extensive decay that has moved into the pulp-carrying bateria  
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what happens when bacteria reach the nerves and blood vessels of a tooth   infection will result in abscess  
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most common signs and symptoms of pulpal damage include:   pain when occluding, pain during mastication,sensitivity to hot or cold beverages, noticeable faical swelling  
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the dentist performs the percussion test by   tapping on the incisal or collusal surface of the tooth in question with the end of the mouth mirror handle, which is held parallel to the long axis of the tooth  
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a thermal stimulus is never placed where   on a metallic restoration or the gingival tissue  
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when performing a termal sensitivity test application of extreme temperatures will result in what   abnormal response and possible damage to the tissues  
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when performing a cold test where is the ice applied   to the cervical area of the tooth  
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what will not respond to cold   a necrotic pulp  
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what is suspected when cold relieves the pain or if cold initiates severe,lingeraing pain   irreversible pulpitis  
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which test is generally the least useful of the vitality tests   heat  
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which films are required for the diagnosis and completion of endodontic treatment   initial radiograph,working length film,final instrumentation film, root canal completion film, recall films  
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what is an apex locator   is a supplemental technique that is used to facilitate identification of the apex of the root canal. Its a electronic device that attaches to the root canal file while inside of the root canal.  
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an inflammatory reaction to bacteria trapped in the periodontal sulcus   periodontal abcess  
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referring to the area of nerves, blood vessels, and tissues that surround the root of a tooth   periradicular  
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an inflammatory reaction to pulpal infection   periradicular abcess  
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a cyst that develops at or near the root of a necrotic tooth   periradicular cyst  
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application of dental material to a cavity preparation with an exposed or nearly exposed dental pulp   pulp cap  
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complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth   pulpectomy  
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inflammation of the dental pulp   pulpitis  
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removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp from a tooth   pulpotomy  
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small restoration placed at the apex of a root   retrograde restoration  
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form of pulpal inflammation in which the pulp may be salvageable   reversible pulpitis  
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removal of one or more roots without removal of the crown of the tooth   root amputation  
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romoval of the dental pulp and filling of the canal with material   root canal therapy  
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the decrease of living cells within the pulp, causing fibrous tissue to take over the pulpal canal   pulp fibrosis  
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the paddle-shaped end of the ___dental instrument is designed for placement of temporary restorations, and the rod-shaped plugger at the opposite end is ideal for removal of excess gutta perca   Glick number 1  
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what are hand files used for   cleaning and shaping of the pulpal canal  
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each file is color coded according to   size  
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which files provide the advantages of extreme flexibility, good strength, and longer working life though are more expensive   Ni -Ti  
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what has tiny fishhook-like projections along the shaft that are used to remove vital, inflamed hemorrhagic pulp tissue from the canal   a broach  
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which file has a twisted design and is used in initial debridement,and has a stiff feel that is very effective for straight canals   K type  
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which file provides greater cutting efficiency because of its design, can be used for final enlargement of the canal, has spiral edges so that cutting occurs only on the pulling stroke making the dentinal walls smooth and eaiser to fill   hedstrom file  
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which file is similar in design to the k-type file , cutting edges are farther apart and its functions are to remove dentin structure and to smooth and increase the size of the canal   reamer file  
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what is the small,color coded round piece of rubber silicone or plastic that is slid onto hand-operated files to prevent perforation of the apex   rubber stops  
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sterile absorbent pieces of paper rolled into long, narrow points, that are inserted into the canal to absorb the irrigating solution and to dry the canal   paper points  
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medicaments and dental materials used in endodontics include:   irrigation solutions, root canal filling materials and root canal sealers  
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what solutions can be used as irriagation solutions   sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, and parachlorophenol  
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what is the ratio of sodium hypochlorite to water when used as an irrigant   equal parts  
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what gauge of needle is used on the irrigation syringe   27  
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what is gutta percha   rubber material taken form the palaquium gutta tree  
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how can you tell in a radiograph that a patient has had a root canal   the root canal space is white ( radiopaque )  
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what is a mixture of formaldehyde and cresol in a water glycerin base. It is used as a sealer for pulpotomy of deciduous teeth and as an intracanal medicament for permanent teeth during root canal therapy   formocresol  
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what type of isolation is standard of care when doing a root canal   use of a dental dam  
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during access preparation what kind of bur does the dentist use to create an opening in the coronal portion of the tooth   round  
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how is the estimated working length determined   by selecting a reference point on the tooth, usually the highest point on the incisal or occlusal surface  
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