Endodontics
What is the difference between a subjective and objective examination
subjective- symptoms described by the patient
objective- symptoms described by the dentist
What type of x-ray is most commonly used for periodontal patients
When using a cold or hot pack how long should you leave it on and take it off
20 mins on and 20 mins off
Define the three ages
Actual age- Child's actual age
Mental age- child's intellectual maturity
Emotional age- emotional maturity
Dislocate means ___
Luxate
Which instrument is used on one side to remove excess gutta percha and the other side to place the temporary cement
Define the difference between Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy- removal of diseased gum tissue
Gingivoplasty- Reshaping of gum tissue
Define the difference between a simple extraction and a complex extraction
Simple extraction- also means forcep extraction, doesn't need sutures
Complex extraction- required additional skill, knowledge, and instruments
What is used as a physical restraint for children
papoose board
How long does a surgical scrub last
14 mins
Define the 3 types of ways the dentist checks a suspected tooth
percussion- tapping the incisal or occlusal of the tooth with a mirror handle
palpation- applying firm pressure on mucosa above the apex
thermal- use of cold or hot item on the incisal or occlusal of the tooth
Which scaler is used to remove calculus in the contact areas of anterior teeth
Chisel scaler
What type of gloves are used for oral surgery procedures
prepackaged sterile gloves
How often does the AAPD recommend a child with high risk of tooth decay to receive x-rays
6 months
How long does a patient have to get a tooth reimplanted
30 mins
What type of endodontic surgery is considered a root ended filling
retrograde restoration
False
Give an example of one biopsy
oral brush- penetrate and remove tissue from lesion
incisional- lesion larger that 1mm, removing the portion of the lesion
excisional- removal of entire lesion
fine needle- using a needle to remove a small sample of cells from lesion
What is one reason why a dentist choice a stainless steel crown
prepared and placed in a single appointment
durable, able to last till primary tooth exfoliate
always tolerated well with the gingiva of young patients
less expensive
Which comes first Root planning or scaling
root planning
Define debridement
removal of bacteria, necrotic tissue, and organic debris from the canal
Periradicular means:
tissue surrounded the root of the tooth
What board does the Oral surgeon have to pass
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
When a tooth has been forcible removed what is the term used
avulsion
What endodontic procedure is done to a primary tooth
pulpotomy