Intro to Endo

Question 1

what are the 3 objectives of endodontics and scope of the course

Answer 1

-correctly diagnose disease as LEO
- perform quality endodontic therapy
- restore and document healed outcome over time

Question 2

paraformaldehyde past fillers such as sargenti paste is:

Answer 2

toxic and unacceptable

Question 3

what is the focal infection theory

Answer 3

the notion that a local infection affecting a small area of the body can lead to subsequent infections and/or symptoms in other parts of the body

Question 4

what is SOAP an acronym for

Answer 4

-subjective
-objective
-assessment
- plan

Question 5

extracted teeth are_____

Answer 5

contaminated material

Question 6

what is the definition of endodontics

Answer 6

the dental specialty pertaining to the prevention and treatment of apical periodontitis

Question 7

why not just extract

Answer 7

we want to avoid tilting, space loss, and super eruption

Question 8

what is the first thing to do with a patient

Answer 8

take a proper medical history

Question 9

what is the subjective part

Answer 9

• patient interview
• chief complaint in the exact words of the patient
• listen

Question 10

what is the objective part

Answer 10

• a brief oral exam
• diagnostic radiographs
• develop preliminary hypothesis
• clinical testing procedures

Question 11

what is the assessment part

Answer 11

diagnosis supported by your documentation of your exam and clinical testing
- pulpal dx
- peri radicular dx

Question 12

what is the plan part

Answer 12

limited treatment planning
- all reasonable options for the CC are explored and presented to the patient to involve them in decisions and obtain informed consent