Post and Cores + Preg + Bood + Re-endo Flashcards
How to diagnose post-treatment disease?
may not be straight forward as you may be dealing with partially treated pulp canals, missed canals or procedural mishaps. These should be included in the diagnostic description.
What is included to enable you to gain a good pain history?
When RCT was fine and if any problems arisedRubber dam used?Check for:- swellings/sinus- TTP- Mobility - PPD > 3mm- tenderness on buccal palpationSpecial tests:- hot and cold sensitivity
Remember the SLOB radiography rule?
SAME lingualOpposite BuccalIf you move the x-ray head medially the two roots will move dismally but the buccal one will be the opposite direction of the movement and the lingual will be the one in the same direction
Name the 3 diagnostic categories for post treatment disease?
Previously treated:- (a)symptomatic PRP- chronic apical abscess- acute apical abscess
Name the 4 causes of post treatment disease?
Intraradicular microorganismExtraradicular infectionForeign body reactionTrue cyst
Name the 9 possible reasons for the canal to have intra-radicular microorganisms?
Poor access cavity designUntreated major or minor canalPoorly prepared canals or poorly obturated Procedural complicationsLedgesPerforationsSeparated instrumentNewly introduced microorganisms Coronal leakage
Name the 8 main reasons for endodontic treatment failure?
- Leaking around intubation2. Non-treated canals3. Underfilled 4. Complex canal system5. Overfilled6. Iatrogenic7. Apical biofilm8. Cracks
What is the definition of an extraradicular infection?
Microbial invasion and proliferation into the preriradicular tissues. - perio endo lesion where pocketing extends to the apical foramina- extrusion of infected dentine chips during instrumentation- overextended instrumentation/filling materialBiofilms which grow through the apical constriction and form an external apical biofilmExtraradicular microbes
What is the defintion of a foreign body reaction?
In the periradicular tissue have been associated with a chronic inflammatory response:- vegetables - cellulose fibres- onturatiob material (sealer or GP)
What is the defintion of a true radicular cyst?
Form when retained embryonic epithelium begins to proliferate due to the presence of chronic inflammationCan’t tell between abscess, granuloma or cyst - radiographically
Cystic characteristics in a radiograph?
The larger it is, the more likely it’ll be cystic However, treatment is still the same
Name and deacribe the 2 types of radicular cysts?
True radiculsr cyst:- an enclosed cavity totally lined by epithelium - no communication with RCS- not heal after RCTPeriapical pocket cyst:- epithelium is attached to the margins of the apical foramen- cyst lumen is open to the infected canal and hence can communicate directly- heal after RCT
Name the 7 things beware of when treating a tooth for an RCT?
History of bruxingHistory of frequent decementingOcclusal wear facetsLarge/wide RCT/PostsLarge, narrow perio pocketsCan also indicate a perio endo lesionLook for vertical root fracture
What is the most common cause of failed RCT?
Persistent or secondary infection of the RCSSecondary intraradicular infections Microbes are not present in the primary infection but have been introduced later
What species of bacteria can be found as a secondary intraradicular infection?
PropionibacteriumActinomycesPrevotellaE.faecalusStreptococcusCandida albicansFusobacterium nucleatem Spirochaetes Different combinations of bacterial can cause different ways of treatment failure
What are the 4 options after diagnosing a treated tooth with lost- treatment disease?
NothingNonsurgical ExtractionSurgical
When should Do Nothing be suggested for a patients failed RCT tooth?
No signs nor symptoms form the tooth and the radiolucency is not increasing in sizeEvidence shows that it has little chance of becoming symptomatic
When should extraction be suggested?
When tooth has an obvious hopeless outlook
When should non-surgical re-treatment be suggested for a failed RCT?
The safer option that surgicalMost benefit with lowest riskGreatest likelihood of eliminating most common cause (intraradicualr infection)But could be more costly than surgical treatment and longer
When should surgical treatment be suggested for a patients failed RCT?
Surgery is chosen when no surgical re-treatmebt is not possible, or where the risk to benefit ratio is outweighed by surgeryRCTs can be improved, but somethings can be rectified
What are the aims of root canal re treatment?
Re treatment aims to regain access into the apical 1/3 of the the root canal system and create an environment conductive to healingNeed:- coronal access (remove restorations)- remove all previous obstruction material- manage any complicating factors - achieve full working length- eliminate microbes
Should you remove the crown/bridge or not? Advantages and Disadvantages of keeping/removing?
Decision is easier if it is defective or replacement is requiredAdvantages of retaining the restoration:- cost for replacement avoided- isolation is easier- occlusion preserved- aesthetics maintained Disadvantages of retaining indirect resto:- removes dentinal core reduction retention and strength- increased change of iatrogenic mishap as restricted vision - removal of canal obstructions more difficult- may miss something important
Name the 2 techniques to remove the crown without destroying it?
WAMKEY - dentsply mailleferMetalift system
What influence the difficulty of post removal?
Fairly predictable Depends on the post, location in mouth and material cemented with