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That branch of dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass related basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp; the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp; and resultant pathological periradicular conditions.
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Endodontics
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A dentist whose practice is limited to endodontics. To become an endodontist, the dentist must complete a postgraduate course of study of two to three years offered by an accredited institution.
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Endodontist
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Endodontic therapy for permanent teeth involves the chemical and mechanical cleaning and shaping of the root canal system and the subsequent root canal filling (obturation) to seal the canal system .
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Root Canal Therapy
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Surgical endodontics is a continuation of non-surgical treatment and involves the removal of pathological tissues surrounding the root apex as well as resection of the root to eliminate irritants in the terminal portion for the canal system which could not be removed during non-surgical treatment. Also included are the related procedures such as hemisection, root amputation, and replantation.
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Endodontic Surgery
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