Profession
Specialty that is focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental pulp and periradicular tissues that surround the root of the tooth
What is Endodontics?
Pulp that does not respond to heat or cold thermal testing
Connective residing tissue within the center of the tooth
What is
File with a twisted design, used for initial cleaning of the canal
What is K-type file?
General dentist qualified to perform root canal therapy
What is an Endodontist?
Diagnostic test in which the dentist taps on the tooth.
What is percussion test?
Pulp of the tooth is damaged
What is pulpal damage?
File used for final enlargement of the canal
What is hedstrom?
Treatment that provides an effective way to save a tooth that might have to be extracted
What is root canal therapy?
Symptoms describes by the patient
What is subjective examination?
Localized area of pus
What is abscess?
Plastic type of filing material used in endodontics
What is Gutta Percha?
Average salary
What is $209,344
Evaluation of tooth and its surrounding tissue
What is objective examination?
Main cause of pulpal damage
What is physical irritation can range from mild tooth sensitivity to complete nerve death of the tooth or infection.
Household bleach, diluted with equal parts sterile water; antimicrobial agent that has solvent action on necrotic pulp tissue
What is Sodium hypochlorite?
What is 3 years in clinical skill and research of pulp
therapy?
What is palpation?
Sensitivity, pain, pain when contact with teeth is made, heightened sensitivity are all
What are symptoms of pulpal damage?
Beneficial for locating the canal
What is a microscope?