endodontics

Question 1

What is the difference between reactionary and reparative dentinogenesis?

Answer 1

reactionary: requires stimulation of existing odontoblast cells due to mild stimulus
reparative: needs recruitment of progenitor cells from pulpal tissue due to severe stimulus or pulp exposure

Question 2

What are the benefits of preserving pulp capping?

Answer 2

• defensive role (eg inflammation/secondary and tertiary dentinogenesis)
• proprioception
• continued root development in immature teeth.

Question 3

Why is a rubber dam important for endodontics?

Answer 3

• prevents inhalation/ingestion
• improves access and retracts soft tissues
• prevents infection/contamination by saliva
• better comfort for patient
• medico-legal requirement