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what is the definition of endodontics? |
branch of dentistry concerned with morphology. physiology and pathology of the dental pulp and the peri-radicular tissues |
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what is an endodontist? |
specialist dental practice which deals with the diagnosis, the surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the dental pulp and associated tissues |
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some examples that are in the scope of endodontics?
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rct therapy endodontic re-tx periapical surgery pain diagnosis treatment planning iatrogenic problems dental trauma
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does periapical pathosis increase or decrease with age? |
increase |
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what is endodontic tx commonly called? |
root canal treatment root canal filling
NOT removing the nerve (scares pt, and pulp isnt a nerve!) |
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what irrigants used in rct tx? |
saline NaOCI NaOCI + EDTA |
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What do medicaments do and what types are there? |
medicaments inhibits bacterial growth and kills existing bacteria in the canals
common medicaments inc: pulpden/calcipulp ledermix paste calasept |
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root canal materials are? |
core material: gutta percha
cement: AH26
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what makes up a gutta percha? |
gutta percha 19-22% zinc oxide 60-75% waxes and resins 1-5% metal sulphates 1-17% |
