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What is the primary focus of endodontics?
What is the primary focus of endodontics?
Which condition is generally NOT an indication for endodontic therapy?
Which condition is generally NOT an indication for endodontic therapy?
Which term originates from Greek, meaning 'in' or 'within' related to teeth?
Which term originates from Greek, meaning 'in' or 'within' related to teeth?
What might necessitate intentional endodontic treatment even in the presence of healthy pulp?
What might necessitate intentional endodontic treatment even in the presence of healthy pulp?
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Which of the following is considered a pulp pathology?
Which of the following is considered a pulp pathology?
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What is one potential candidate for endodontic treatment?
What is one potential candidate for endodontic treatment?
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Which of the following conditions does endodontic therapy primarily address?
Which of the following conditions does endodontic therapy primarily address?
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Which scenario is a reason for performing endodontic treatment in healthy pulp?
Which scenario is a reason for performing endodontic treatment in healthy pulp?
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Which of the following conditions would be considered an absolute contraindication for endodontic therapy?
Which of the following conditions would be considered an absolute contraindication for endodontic therapy?
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What is included in the scope of endodontics regarding traumatic tooth injuries?
What is included in the scope of endodontics regarding traumatic tooth injuries?
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Which of the following describes the diagnostic phase of endodontic treatment?
Which of the following describes the diagnostic phase of endodontic treatment?
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What treatment option is included for immature teeth in endodontics?
What treatment option is included for immature teeth in endodontics?
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Which type of teeth are categorized as 'non strategic' and may not require endodontic treatment?
Which type of teeth are categorized as 'non strategic' and may not require endodontic treatment?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the treatment options under endodontics?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the treatment options under endodontics?
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What can be an indicator that a tooth is not restorable, according to endodontic guidelines?
What can be an indicator that a tooth is not restorable, according to endodontic guidelines?
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Which treatment option addresses the interrelationship between pulpal and periodontal disease?
Which treatment option addresses the interrelationship between pulpal and periodontal disease?
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Study Notes
Endodontics Definition
- Endodontics is concerned with the human dental pulp and periapical tissues
- This includes the biology of the healthy pulp, and issues like diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pulp diseases and injuries
- Endodontics comes from the Greek words “en” (within) and “odous” (tooth), signifying work done inside the tooth
Endodontic Therapy Indications
- Endodontic therapy is used to save teeth with pulp or periapical problems
- Any tooth can be considered, from incisors to molars, and endodontics is vital in restorative and prosthetic dentistry
- Even damaged teeth can be candidates for endodontic procedures
Indications for Endodontic Therapy
- Pulp pathology: irreversible pulpitis, pulp necrosis, pulp calcification, internal and external resorption
- Apical pathology: acute and chronic apical lesions, asymptomatic and symptomatic apical periodontitis
- Intentional endodontic treatment for healthy pulps: post and core construction, overerupted or mesially drifted teeth, teeth for overdentures, aesthetic reasons, crown fracture with pulp exposures, and traumatic pulp exposure
Endodontic Therapy Contraindications
- A thorough evaluation is needed before recommending root canal treatment
- Consider the tooth's strategic importance, restorability, and periodontal health
Absolute Contraindications for Endodontic Treatment
- Non-strategic teeth: those without opposing teeth and not suitable for future prosthetic use
- Non-restorable teeth: teeth that cannot function properly even after endodontic treatment
- Extensive internal or external root resorptions
- Insufficient periodontal support with severe mobility
- Single root teeth with vertical root fracture passing through the root canal
Scope of Endodontics
- Differential diagnosis and treatment of oral pain originating from the pulp, periapical region, or referred pain
- Vital pulp therapy: pulp capping, pulpotomy, treatment of immature teeth (apexogenesis and apexification)
- Non-surgical root canal treatment with or without periapical pathosis, including obturation (filling)
- Surgical removal of periapical pathosis due to pulpal issues: apical curettage, root-end resection, hemisection, bicuspidization, root resection, root end filling
- Intentional replantation and management of avulsed teeth and other traumatic injuries
- Understanding the interplay of pulpal and periodontal disease
- Endodontic endoesseous implants
- Dentin and enamel bleaching
- Retreatment of previously treated root canals, both surgically and non-surgically
Phases of Endodontic Treatment
- Diagnostic phase: evaluating the condition and establishing a treatment plan
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Explore the essentials of endodontics, which focuses on the human dental pulp and periapical tissues. This quiz covers the definitions, indications for endodontic therapy, and the various conditions treated in this specialized field. Test your knowledge on pulp pathology and the vital role of endodontics in dental restorative practices.
