Chapter
13
Objectives
Endodontics
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to identify and understand terms related to the following: 1. Science and practice of endodontic dentistry. Identify the qualifications of an endodontist, and describe the practice of endodontia and the need for pulp treatment. 2. Diagnostic procedures to determine pulpal conditions. Identify and explain the diagnostic tests used to determine pulpal conditions. 3. Endodontic treatment procedures. Discuss the treatment steps required in pulpal and endodontic procedures 4. Endodontic treatment equipment and materials. List and identify the equipment and materials necessary for endodontic treatment. 5. Surgical endodontic treatments. Describe the surgical treatment plans employed in endodontic care. 6. Endodontic treatment of traumatized teeth. Describe and discuss the treatment involved in the care of traumatized teeth. 7. Tooth replantation procedures. List and identify the various methods and types of replantation procedures available in endodontic practice.
Science and Practice of Endodontic Dentistry Endodontia (en-doh-DAHN-she-ah = within the tooth) is the branch of entistry concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disd eases of the dental pulp and its surrounding periradicular (pear-ee-rahDICK-you-lar; peri = around, radi = root) tissues. The dental specialist who completes an additional two to three years of training and board testing becomes a Diplomate of Endodontics and limits his or her practice to this specialty as an endodontist (en-doh-DON-tist). Many general dentists complete endodontic therapy in their practice but may refer difficult cases to the endodontic specialist. 236 Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
