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NDAEB Review 5.9 Endodontic Procedures: Qs And As
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NDAEB Review 5.9 Endodontic Procedures: Qs And AsEndodontic treatment, Right Ans - - often referred to as root canal therapy,
- provides an effective means of saving a tooth that might otherwise have to
be extracted.
A dentist who specializes in this area. Right Ans - endodontist,
Are physical irritation and trauma Right Ans - The two main sources of
pulpal nerve damage.
Physical irritation Right Ans - -is most often caused by extensive decay that
has moved into the pulp-carrying bacteria.
-When bacteria reach the nerves and blood vessels, infection will result in an
abscess, which is a localized area of pus
Trauma, Right Ans - can cause damage to surrounding tissues. Over time,
this damage will affect the nerve tissue and blood vessels of the pulp
Symptoms of Pulpal Damage Right Ans - Sensitivity, discomfort, and pain
may be symptoms of pulpal nerve damage.
• Pain when occluding
• Pain during mastication
• Sensitivity to hot or cold beverages
• Noticeable facial swelling Right Ans - Even though patients experience
symptoms differently, the most common signs and symptoms of pulpal
damage include the following;
Subjective and objective components. Right Ans - Diagnosis of a tooth that
requires endodontic treatment is based on an examination that consists of
•Chief complaint
•Character and duration of pain
•Painful stimuli
•Sensitivity to biting and pressure Right Ans - The subjective examination
includes an evaluation of symptoms or problems described by the patient,
which include the following:
, Extent of decay
•Periodontal conditions surrounding the tooth in question
•Presence of an extensive restoration
•Tooth mobility
•Swelling or discoloration
•Pulp exposure Right Ans - objective examination is conducted by the
endodontist, who evaluates the status of the tooth and surrounding tissues
with regard to the following:
•
Control tooth Right Ans - When a questionable tooth is tested for vitality, a
______ _____ is selected to use for comparison.
A healthy tooth, usually of the same type, in the opposite quadrant is selected
shows that the stimulus is capable of achieving a response.
Percussion and palpation tests Right Ans - are used to determine whether
the inflammatory process has extended into the periapical tissues.
A positive response to these tests indicates that inflammation is present in the
periodontal ligament, and that endodontic treatment is most likely required.
Percussion Right Ans - The dentist performs __________ test by tapping on
the incisal or occlusal 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
Palpation Right Ans - The dentist performs the _________ test by applying
firm pressure to the mucosa above the apex of the root and noting any
sensitivity or swelling.
Irreversible pulpitis Right Ans - A necrotic pulp will not respond to cold.
_____ ______is suspected when the cold relieves the pain; however, also can
initiate severe, lingering pain.
Heat test Right Ans - is generally the least useful of the vitality tests
because a painful response could indicate either reversible pulpitis or
irreversible pulpitis. A necrotic pulp will not respond
.
Electric Pulp Testing Right Ans - is used in endodontic diagnosis to
determine whether a pulp is vital or nonvital.
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