PowerPoint® Presentation for Specialty Chairside Assisting with Labs Module: Endodontics Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Module: Endodontics Endodontics Part A: The Endodontic Patient Part B: Materials and Procedures Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Module: Endodontics Learning Objectives 1. Define the Key Terms. 2. Define endodontics, pulpal, and periapical disease. 3. List endodontic diagnostic procedures. 4. List instruments and materials used in endodontic treatment and their functions. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Module: Endodontics Learning Objectives 5. Demonstrate the ability and the knowledge to assist during an endodontic procedure. 6. Demonstrate the ability and knowledge to assist during an apicoectomy procedure. Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Key Terms Abscess Apical periodontitis Apicoectomy Barbed broaches Cellulitis Electronic pulp tester Endodontics Extirpate Exudate Files Fistula Glick #1 Gutta percha Hemisection Intracanal instruments Irreversible pulpitis Master cone Nonvital pulp Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Key Terms Obturating Osteomyelitis Percussion Periapical abscess Pluggers Pulpal necrosis Pulpectomy Pulpotomy Radiographs Reamers Retrograde filling Reversible pulpitis Root amputation Root canal sealer Rubber stops Spreaders Transillumination test Vital pulp Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Part A: The Endodontic Patient Endodontics The Endodontic Team Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Pulpal and Periapical Diseases Pulpal diseases: Vital pulp and non-vital pulp Reversible and irreversible pulpitis Pulpal necrosis Periapical diseases: Apical periodonitis Periapical abscess Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Endodontic Patient The medical history The dental history The clinical exam and testing Treatment plan Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Clinical Examination Radiographs The intraoral exam The extraoral exam Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Clinical Tests Palpation Percussion Mobility Cold test Heat test Electric pulp test Digital pulp test Transillumination test Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Part B: Materials and Procedures Intracanal instruments: Barbed broaches Files Reamers Rubber stops Gates-Glidden drills Peeso reamers Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Intracanal Instruments Lentulo spirals Spoon excavator Endodontic explorer Spreaders Pluggers Glick #1 Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Endodontic Materials Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Endodontic Materials Irrigation solutions Disinfectant Sealers/Cements Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Advanced Technologies Apex finder Heating unit Endodontic handpiece Vitality scanner Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Root Canal Therapy Equipment and supplies Procedure steps Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Other Endodontic Procedures Pulpectomy Pulpotomy Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Surgical Endodontics Apicoectomy Root amputation Hemisection Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Assessment Questions What is a periapical abscess? An infection in the bone at the apex of a tooth For what is the barbed broach used? To remove the pulp fibers from the tooth For what is an endodontic file used? To enlarge and smooth the canal walls Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Summary of Module Key Terms Endodontic patient Pulpal and periapical diseases Clinical tests Intracanal instruments Endodontic materials Endodontic procedures Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.