Chapter 54 Flashcards

Front

Which tissues surround the root of the tooth?

Back

Periradicular

Front

Which dentist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues that surround the root of the tooth?

Back

Endodontist

Front

Which factor can cause pulpal nerve damage?

Back

Physical irritation

Front

What is the most common symptom of pulpal damage?

Back

Sharp pain when occluding

Front

Which vitality test is the least useful?

Back

Heat

Front

When the pulp displays symptoms of lingering pain and the clinical diagnostic findings show that the pulp is incapable of healing, what treatment is warranted in order to save the tooth?

Back

Root canal therapy

Front

What treatment is used to attempt to save the pulp and encourage the formation of dentin at the site of the injury?

Back

Pulp capping

Front

Which style of hand file has its spiral edges arranged so that cutting occurs only on the pulling stroke, making the dentinal walls smooth and easier to fill? Options: Broach, K-type, Hedstrom, Reamer

Back

Hedstrom

Front

What is the natural rubber material used to obturate the pulpal canal after treatment is completed?

Back

Gutta-percha

Front

Which step in root canal therapy takes place first?

Back

Access preparation