Irritants Flashcards
1
Q
What are classes of pulpal irritants?
A
- Microbial
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Thermal
2
Q
What are most microbial infections caused by?
A
-Obligate anaerobes
3
Q
What is the most common bacteria in endodontic infections?
A
-Gram -
4
Q
What is the main source of microbial irritation to dental pulp and periradicular tissues?
A
-Dental caries
5
Q
Primary RCT infections are polymicrobial and are dominated by what?
A
-Obligatory anaerobic bacteria
6
Q
What are mechanical irritants?
A
- Deep cavity preparations
- Lack of cooling (no water spray)
- Impact trauma
- Occlusal trauma
- Deep perio curettage
- Orthodontic movement
7
Q
What are chemical irritants?
A
- Dentin cleaning
- Sterilizing
- Sesensitizing agents
- Some temp/permanent filling material
