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what is endodontics?
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branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of dental pulp and peri-radicular tissues |
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what is a endodontist?
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deals with diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects in dental pulp and associated structures |
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scope of endo? |
endo tx periapical surgery pain diagnosis iatrogenic problems removing post and crowns canal obstructions eno-perio lesions caries control vital pulp therapy |
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prevalence of apical -periodontitis? |
VERY COMMON |
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What is endo tx? |
RC filling |
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irrigation in RC? |
saline 20% NaOCI 50% NaOCI + EDTA 70% |
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main functions of intra-canal medications? |
Anti-bacterial anti-inflammatory hard tissue repair |
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main core material used?> |
Gutta Percha |
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types of cements?
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zinc oxide-eugenol based calcium hydroxide based glass ionomer base medicated cements |
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why do endo?
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retain natural tooth in mouth- too many things go wrong once extracted! |
