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Endodontics Basics

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Pulpotomy

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A procedure where the coronal portion of dental pulp is removed to alleviate pain or infection, maintaining the vitality of the remaining pulpal tissue.

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Perforation Repair

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The process of sealing an accidental hole created in the tooth structure during endodontic treatment.

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Endodontic Explorer

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A dental instrument with a pointed tip used to locate canal orifices and to explore the canal anatomy.

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Rubber Dam

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A barrier used during root canal procedures to isolate the tooth and maintain a sterile field.

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Spreaders and Pluggers

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Instruments used during the obturation step of root canal therapy to laterally compact gutta-percha and ensure a dense fill.

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Cold Test

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A diagnostic test that involves applying a cold stimulus to a tooth to assess the health of the pulp.

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Digital Radiography

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The use of digital x-ray sensors to produce images of the teeth and surrounding structures, vital for diagnosing and assessing root canal therapy.

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Obturation

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The process of filling a prepared root canal with an inert material to prevent reinfection and promote healing.

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Intracanal Medicament

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Medication placed inside the root canal between appointments to disinfect the area or calm the pulp tissue.

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Apicoectomy

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A surgical endodontic treatment used to remove the apex of a tooth's root along with infected tissue, followed by sealing the root end.

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K-File

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A basic endodontic instrument used for initial debridement and canal shaping, identifiable by its twisted design.

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Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block

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A local anesthesia technique used to numb the lower teeth by injecting anesthetic near the inferior alveolar nerve.

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Post and Core

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A restorative dental procedure following root canal therapy where a post is placed in the canal for structural support and a core build-up is added for crown placement.

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Reamer

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A root canal instrument used to enlarge and smooth the canal walls, typically having fewer flutes than a K-File.

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Canal Calcification

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The hardening and narrowing of the root canal space over time, which may complicate root canal therapy.

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Pulpectomy

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The complete removal of all pulp tissue from the pulp chamber and root canal, usually as a precursor to root canal therapy.

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Gutta-Percha

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A plant-derived latex material used as a permanent filler in root canal therapy to seal the cleaned and shaped root canals.

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Hedstrom File

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A type of endodontic file with a unique design used primarily for canal shaping and efficient cutting action.

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Root Canal File

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An endodontic instrument used to clean and shape the root canal by removing pulp tissue, debris, and bacteria.

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Apex Locator

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An electronic device used during root canal treatment to accurately determine the working length of a root canal to the apical foramen.

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Irrigation Solution

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A fluid used to clean and disinfect root canals, often sodium hypochlorite or chlorhexidine.

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