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What is the first step in posterior access cavity preparation?
Which factor is NOT considered in the final position of the incisal wall of the access cavity?
How should the largest file be used to evaluate straight-line access?
What is an essential component of visual inspection of the access cavity?
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Which action is NOT part of the refinement and smoothing of restorative margins?
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In mandibular first premolars, where should the starting location for penetration be adjusted?
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What is a crucial factor when determining straight-line access in an access cavity?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in posterior access cavity preparation?
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What is the purpose of evaluating the penetration depth and angle during an endodontic procedure?
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Which instrument is recommended to confirm complete roof removal of the pulp chamber?
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What is the primary reason for removing the lingual shoulder during access preparation?
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What diluent is used to irrigate the cavity after roof removal to enhance visibility and cleanliness?
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When performing complete roof removal of the pulp chamber, how should the instrument be positioned?
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What is the ideal action to take if pulp tissue hemorrhage occurs during access preparation?
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Which technique is advised when using a fine safety-tip diamond bur for removing the lingual shoulder?
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During canal orifice identification, what should be done to prepare the cavity for better access?
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What is a critical step to ensure effective accessibility to root canal orifices?
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What is the primary reason for creating access cavity walls without interference?
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What should be done if extensive defective restorations leave insufficient tooth structure for a rubber dam clamp?
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What is a potential consequence of failing to guide instruments down the canal walls?
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When should dental dam placement ideally occur?
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What technique is used to determine the angle of departure of canal orifices from the pulp chamber?
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What should be avoided during the access cavity preparation to maintain tooth viability?
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Which method is recommended for exploring canal orifices after they have been flared?
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Study Notes
Access Cavity Preparation - Anterior Teeth
- Penetration of the Pulp Chamber Roof: Clinicians should carefully evaluate the depth of penetration to prevent gouging or perforation. The angle and depth of penetration should be assessed for deviations from the long axis of the root in both mesiodistal and buccolingual dimensions.
- Complete Roof Removal: The entire roof of the pulp chamber should be removed using a round bur, tapered stone, or Endo Z bur. The instrument should be held parallel to the long axis of the tooth and used with a withdrawal motion.
- Identification of Canal Orifices: The cavity should be irrigated with sodium hypochlorite (2.5%) to remove debris. The endodontic explorer can be used to locate any overhanging walls that should be removed for free access into the canal.
- Removal of the Lingual Shoulder and Orifice and Coronal Flaring: A lingual projection of dentin (lingual shoulder) is common in anterior teeth. Removal of this shoulder facilitates straight-line access. The lingual shoulder can be removed with a tapered safety-tip diamond or carbide bur.
- Removal of Unsupported Tooth Structure: All unsupported tooth structure should be removed to assess restorability and prevent tooth fracture. Avoid unnecessary removal of sound tooth structure.
- Creating Access Cavity Walls that Do Not Restrict Straight-Line Passage: Clinicians must ensure that the walls of the access cavity do not obstruct the passage of instruments to the apical foramen or initial canal curvature.
- Delay Dental Dam Placement: The dental dam can be placed after locating and confirming difficult canals, especially in cases of crowded and rotated teeth, fractured teeth reaching the free gingival margin, heavily restored or calcified teeth, or teeth with a fixed prosthesis.
- Location, Flaring, and Exploration of all Root Canal Orifices: Canal orifices should be located using a sharp endodontic explorer, noting their angle of departure from the pulp chamber. The coronal portion of the canals should be flared for easier instrument placement. Exploration with small, pre-curved K-files should be performed to determine working length.
- Straight-Line Access Determination: Straight-line access is achieved by inserting the largest file that passively fits to the apical foramen or the point of the first canal curvature. This is determined by complete removal of the pulp horns and the need for straight-line access.
- Visual Inspection of the Access Cavity: The axial walls at their junction with the orifice should be inspected for grooves that might indicate an additional canal. The orifice and coronal canal should be evaluated for a bifurcation.
- Refinement and Smoothing of Restorative Margins: The final step in preparing the access cavity is refining and smoothing the cavosurface margins. Rough or irregular margins can lead to leakage through restorations. Definite, smooth cavosurface margins facilitate precise placement and finishing of a composite resin restoration, minimizing coronal leakage.
Access Cavity Preparation - Posterior Teeth
- Removal of Caries and Permanent Restorations: The principles outlined for removing caries and restorations in anterior teeth apply to posterior teeth.
- Initial External Outline Form: The point of entry in maxillary premolars is the central groove between the cusp tips. In mandibular premolars, the starting location is adjusted due to the lingual tilt of the crown. For mandibular first premolars, the starting location is halfway up the lingual incline of the buccal cusp on a line connecting the cusp tips.
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This quiz focuses on the important steps in access cavity preparation for anterior teeth, including penetration depth, roof removal techniques, and canal orifice identification. Test your knowledge on the best practices to ensure efficient and safe access in endodontic procedures.
