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The ultimate objective of the root canal therapy is the:
The purpose of obturation is:
Most endodontic failures are related to:
There is a 'hollow tube theory,' according to which:
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'Anachoresis' in endodontics is concerning to:
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Fluids that accumulate within empty spaces are rapidly colonized by bacteria which reach these spaces by means of a phenomenon of:
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The practice of Endodontics based on chemotherapy, antimicrobial agents, and mummifiers:
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According to early authors there are fundamental principles for the success of endodontic therapy and the elimination of periapical inflammation. They are:
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The use of medicated pastes to sterilize and seal the root canals must therefore now be considered:
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Mark the odd one out: Requirements for the ideal root canal filling material are:
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Mark the odd one out: Requirements for the ideal root canal filling material are to:
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Pastes as an obturating material in endodontics are:
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Biologically, it would be desirable to fill the entire canal with:
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The cement or 'sealer' must be used in minimal amounts, since it:
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The weakest part of the obturation of a root canal is:
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Mark the odd one out: Cements for obturation of root canals must:
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A semi-solid material for obturation of root canals is:
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Once the gutta-percha is....................., it can be compacted against the canal walls in such a way as to eliminate and collapse any voids present in commercial gutta-percha:
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Primarily constituted of zinc oxide, gutta-percha is in practice a..................material:
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Gutta-percha is readily sterilizable with:
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Study Notes
Root Canal Obturation Overview
- The ultimate goal of root canal therapy is three-dimensional hermetic obturation.
- Key purpose of obturation is to seal all "portals of exit" to prevent communication between the endodontium and periodontium.
Endodontic Failures
- Most endodontic failures occur due to incomplete obturation of the endodontium.
- Techniques such as proper X-ray use and tool selection significantly affect treatment success.
Hollow Tube Theory
- This theory posits that empty spaces in a living organism fill with tissue fluids rapidly.
- Achieving better seal relies on properly obturating lateral canals surrounding the main canal.
Anachoresis in Endodontics
- Anachoresis describes the rapid colonization of fluids in empty canal spaces by bacteria.
- Endodontic files' ability to reach physiological apex is essential for proper treatment.
Treatment Practices
- Use of chemotherapy, antimicrobial agents, and mummification methods are considered out-dated practices.
- Early authors emphasize enlargement, cleaning, and filling as critical for successful endodontic therapy.
Medicated Pastes and Their Usage
- Use of medicated pastes for sterilization and sealing root canals is viewed as anachronistic.
- Ideal root canal filling materials should not sterilize the canal but be bacteriostatic and non-irritating.
Requirements for Filling Materials
- Ideal materials must be easily manipulated, sterile, and removable if necessary.
- Gutta-percha is identified as a semi-solid material suitable for filling entire canals.
Properties of Gutta-Percha
- Gutta-percha, primarily zinc oxide, is non-resorbable and can be sterilized efficiently.
- Softening by heat allows for optimal compaction against canal walls to eliminate voids.
Role of Sealers
- Sealers are used in minimal amounts to improve gutta-percha adaptation and seal the canal.
- The weakest link in obturation is identified as the cement, rather than gutta-percha itself.
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