Always the first three instruments, no matter what set up.
What is Mouth Mirror, Explorer, Cotton Forceps (Pliers)
100
Retracts and protects tissue, reflects light, indirect vision
What is mouth mirror
100
cotton pliers
What is cotton forceps
100
This shape of bur is often used in the high speed handpiece to create an access opening in the crown of the tooth to begin the root canal therapy
What is Round bur
100
film holder used to expose endodontic film during treatment
What is endo ray
200
This instrument, placed atop the tray set up, has a unique feature, allowing it to firmly grasp small items for instrument transfer
What is locking cotton pliers
200
used to locate defects and decay on tooth surfaces
What is explorer
200
endodontic condensor
What is endodontic plugger
200
this instrument has small, fish-hook like barbs, is single-use only, and is used to remove the bulk of the pulp tissue from the canal
What is a a barbed broach
200
this film exposure error could cause the canal to be filled past the apex of the root.
What is foreshortening
300
placed directly after the cotton pliers
What is Endodontic Explorer?
300
has longer angled working ends with sharp points, used to go deep into tooth to locate openings to nerve canal
What is endodontic explorer
300
the actual process of filling and sealing the root canal
What is obturation
300
completed periodically during the endodontic procedure to remove debris from inside the canal space, as well as disinfect the canal space
What is irrigating solution?
300
The first film taken, used to measure the length of the tooth
What is initial film
400
may be single or double ended, is placed on tray set up just before the endodontic condensor
What is endodontic spreader
400
used to compress gutta percha laterally inside canal space
What is endodontic spreader
400
used by the dentist to measure the length of the tooth on a film
What is millimeter ruler
400
A cement, or sealer is mixed, and applied to this rotary instrument to spin the sealer down near the apex of the root.
What is a Lentulo Spiral
400
this film exposure error might cause the dentist to underfill the canal, leaving untreated space near the apex of the tooth
What is elongation
500
placed directly after the endodontic explorer, and directly before the endodontic spreader
What is endodontic spoon excavator?
500
heated with a flame or other source, one end of this instrument is used to melt off the excess ends of the gutta percha
What is glick #1
500
Master Gutta Percha Cones
What are Master Gutta Percha Points
500
The treatment of choice for most endodontically treated posterior teeth, where the crown of the tooth is either insufficient to support a traditional restoration or badly broken.
What is a post and crown
500
The two most common methods for processing an in-treatment endodontic film
What is quick dipping (by hand) or rapid processing (On the automatic processor)