Reference Manual Flashcards
What is the treatment of choice for necrotic primary teeth in the absence of root resorption?
Pulpectomy
How often should xrays of pulpectomy treated teeth be taken?
Every 12 months
When should LSTR be chosen over pulpectomy?
When the tooth has root resorption
When the tooth has to be retained for up to 12 months
If a tooth needs a pulpectomy and is expected to be in the mouth for 18+ months, what root canal filling material should NOT be used?
Iodoform
If a tooth needs a pulpectomy and is expected to be in the mouth for 18+ months, what root canal filling material should be used?
zinc oxide/iodoform/CH and ZOE
fillers
True or False:
Inability to control bleeding at the exposure site or canal orifices provides an accurate assessment for the diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis.
False
While rotary instrumentation is faster than manual instrumentation, what are some potential disadvantages of rotary instrumentation?
- Canal space in primary teeth are ribbon shaped, so rotary instruments may potentially leave behind some infected tissue
- Higher cost and need for more training
Does the removal of the smear layer affect the success of primary teeth treated with pulpectomy?
No
Did the of choice irrigation solutions (NaOCl 1-5%, chlorhexidine or water/saline) influence the success of a tooth treated with a pulpectomy?
No statistical significance between the irrigation solutions
Does the choice of obturation material in pulpectomies influence sucess?
YES
1) Zinc oxide/iodoform/calcium hydroxide
2) ZOE
3) Iodoform
Did the type of the final restoration following a pulpectomy affect its success?
No, no statistical difference in SSC vs composite at 12-month period but the 24-month success was higher (90% vs 77%) in SSCs
Did obturation technique (syringe, Lentulo, hand pluggers) influence the success of the pulptomy?
No
Overfiling or underfilling a pulpectomy: which appears to be related with lower success rates in a pulpectomy?
Overfilling
Does the tooth type that is treated with a pulpectomy affect its success?
No - no difference incisor vs molars or in 1st vs 2nd primary molar
In teeth that are necrotic as a result of trauma, are pulpectomies successful?
Success rates similar to pulpectomy done due to caries but success does drop if tooth is retraumatized
When doing LSTR, how do the success rates of using traditional 3Mix with tetracycline compare with alternative 3Mix withOUT tetracycline?
Higher success rates of using alternative 3Mix withOUT tetracycline
Clindamycin, metronidazlone and ciprofloxin
What are the antibiotics in 3Mix and 3mix without tetracycline?
3mix:
Minocycline, metronidazole and ciprofloxin
3mix alternative:
Clindamycin, metronidazoleand ciprofloxin
What are some systemic findings in children with Trisomy 21 that could significantly impact longevity and/or quality of life?
- Congenital heart defects
- Cognitive impairment
- Compromised immune response
- Cervical spine instability
- Thyroid disorders
- Increased risk for leukemia
- Increased incidence of early development of senile dementia
What are 4 characteristic craniofacial features of individuals with Trisomy 21?
- Midface hypoplasia
- Upward slanted palpebral fissures
- Mild microcephaly
- Short neck
What are features of Trisomy 21 that makes these patients poor candidates for outpatient sedation procedures?
- Congenital heart defects
- Obesity
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Cervical spine instability
- Small nasopharyngeal complex
- Airway anomalies - laryngomalcia, trachreomalacia
- Hypotonia
What is the probable explanation for the increased incidence of early, aggressive periodontal disease in many individuals with Trisomy 21?
Compromised immune response
Name 4 health conditions frequently seen in individuals with Trisomy 21
- Congenital heart defects
- Hypotonia
- Compromised immune function
- Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism)
- Hearing problems
- Skeletal abnormalities
- Increased risk for development of leukemia
- Early development of senile dementia
- Obesity, OSA
If a patient presents with an unclear cardiac history, what questions would you ask the cardiologist?
- Name of cardiac diagnosis
- When diagnosed
- What are associated symptoms
- Hx of past surgeries
- Any planned surgeries
- Any activity limitations
- Any SBE prophylaxis
- Any medications that the patient is taking
What are some common complications of extreme low birth weight that can have long-term sequelae?
- Cerebral palsy
- Congenital heart defects
- Intellectual disability
- Respiratory disorders
- Visual impairment
- Hearing impairment