Endodontic Procedures Flashcards
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who/what is pulp vitality test percussion
the dentist and does it by tapping on the crn of the tooth
who does the pulp vitality test thermal test
dentist, hot and cold
x ray interpretation pulp vitality test
dentist
who CAN do the manual electrical pulp test
RDA utilizes high frequency, low current, at the crown of the tooth(vitalometer)
probe(vitalometer)
probe is the neck
where on the tooth is the rubber tip placed(vitalometer)
placed on the 1/3 of the facial surface of the test tooth
case(vitalometer)
holds the battery, red light when one
rheostat(vitalmeter)
nail that ranges from 0-10
normal pulp(vitalometer reading)
2-6 range
what is a hyperemic pulp
characterized by an increase of blood to the pulp, 1-2 range
reversible pulpits
can be reversed to normal, 1-2 range
irreversible pulpits
non vital, cannot be reversed to normal, no reading
necrosis
dead pulp, no reading
items for readings
cotton rolls, saliva ejector, mouth mirror, cotton pliers, electrolyte(toothpaste, fluoride, topical), start the rheostat at 0, advanced rheostat slowly
when is bow placed
bow is placed distal of the mouth
what do rubber dam forceps do
grasps and holds the clamp from clamp holes
jaw is placed
below the height of the contour of the tooth at the gum line
clamp is placed
1-2 teeth distal to the prepared tooth(dam for RCT clamp will be placed on the tooth of treatment)
clamp must be secured with
12 inch floss
where to tuck the edges of dam
gingiva with blunt instrument
why to use rubber dam lubricant
to prevent material from slipping through the dam
pulpotomy
removal of the portion of the pulp to help the formation of the root end
pulpectomy
the tissue is removed for the crown and the root of the tooth(RCT)
broaches
removes pulpal tissue
