Exam 24: Endodontics

The patient who has an inflamed pulp can always inform the dentist of the degree of inflammation.

The ________ syringe is used to irrigate the canals.

Which procedure removes all the pulpal tissues in the pulp chamber and stops 1-3 mm short of the apex?

During the root canal treatment, the root canal is often irrigated with __________ to remove debris.

The advanced stage of periapical infection that involves the bone tissue is ____________.

The restoration of choice on the remaining tooth after a hemisection is ____________.

The localized destruction of tissue and accumulation of exudate around the apical area is ____________.

What is taken periodically throughout the procedure to evaluate progress?

Electric pulp testing measures the degree of tooth vitality.

Transillumination test involves the light to produce shadows that may indicate vertical fractures in the tooth.

Identify the instrument pictured.

Obturating the canals is defined as ____________.

A vital pulp is a ________ pulp.

Identify the instrument pictured.

Place the steps of a root canal in order. 1) Irrigate the canals 2) Locate the canals 3) Obturate the canals 4) Remove the pulpal tissue 5) Gain access to the pulp 6) Enlarge and smooth the canals

To ensure consistency in the sizes and lengths of the intracanal endodontic instrumentation, the ADA and manufacturers have standardized a name-number and color-code system. Which group of files are flexible and used for curved and narrow canals?

The intracanal instrument that is used to enlarge and smooth the canal is the ____________.

The tapping of the suspect tooth and a control tooth with a mouth mirror handle is a __________ test.

Identify the instrument pictured.