Chapter 54
How many radiographic images may be taken through the course of root canal therapy?
5
What type of instrument would be selected to enlarge a pulpal canal?
Hedstrom
What type of file is best suited to shape and contour the pulpal canal?
K-type
What dental instrument has tiny projections and can be used to remove pulp tissue?
a broach
A localized area of pus that originates from an infection
abscess
The surgical removal of infectious material surrounding the apex of a root
apical curettage
Surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex of a root
apicoectomy
What dental material is commonly selected for pulp capping?
calcium hydroxide
A healthy tooth used as a standard to compare questionable teeth of similar size and structure during pulp vitality testing
control tooth
What portion of the pulp is removed in a pulpotomy?
coronal
A term used to remove or clean out the pulpal canal
debridement
The type of moisture control recommended by the ADA for root canal therapy is?
dental dam
The irrigation solution recommended during root canal therapy is?
diluted sodium hypochlorite
The application of calcium hydroxide to a cavity preparation in which the dental pulp is fully or partially exposed
direct pulp cap
A dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues
endodontist
A plastic type of filling material used in root canal therapy
gutta-percha
The surgical separation of a multirooted tooth through the furcation area
hemisection
The placement of calcium hydroxide over a partially exposed pulp
indirect pulp cap
Not living
nonvital
What surface of the posterior tooth would the dentist enter with a rotary bur when opening a canal for root canal therapy?
occlusal
A technique for examining the soft tissues in which the examiner's hand or fingertips are used to evaluate the area
palpation
An examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to determine vitality
percussion
To break through and extend beyond the apex of the root
perforation
What type of radiograph would be exposed during the course of root canal therapy?
periapical
Nerves, blood vessels, and tissue that surround the root of a tooth
periradicular
Inflammation of the dental pulp
pulpitis
The removal of a vital pulp from the coronal portion of a tooth
pulpotomy
A small restoration placed at the apex of the root
retrograde restoration
______ occurs when there is pulpal inflammation but the pulp may be salvageable
reversible pulpitis
The removal of one or more roots without removal of the crown of the root
root amputation
The procedure whereby the dental pulp is removed and the canal is filled with a permanent dental material
root canal
What type of irrigation solutions are available for root canal therapy?
sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, and parachlorophenol
Would pain be a subjective or objective component of a diagnosis?
subjective
What does the term obturate mean?
to fill
Why is a rubber stop used on a file?
to prevent perforation and maintain correct measurement of canal
Tooth #5 is being considered for possible root therapy. Which tooth would be used as a control tooth?
tooth #12
Tooth #21 is the questionable tooth for a possible endodontic treatment. What tooth would be used as a control tooth?
tooth #28
Can endodontic files be placed in a handpiece for use?
yes
