3BDS: Endodontics 3

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Created on: 04-11-20 20:22

What are the 3 reasons for RCT

- Remove aetiological factors to allow healing to take place
- Prevent reinfection of the RCS by placing an effective coronal seal
- Allows the tooth to become a healthy functioning unit

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What are the 5 true contraindications

1. • Insufficient periodontal support
2.• Non restorable teeth
3.• Vertical root fracture
4. • Condition of the remaining dentition
5• Non-strategic teeth

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what are the 4 patient related potential contraindications

age, physical limitations, patient financial status, patient motivation and availability

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what are the tooth related complications (things that may make the treatment difficult and may require refferal)

abnormal canal configuration, immature apex, root resorption, hyper calcification (canal obliteration)
crown/ tooth ratio
tooth relation and malpositioning
pretreatment
iatrogenic problems
traumatic injuries
- Endodontic-periodontic lesions, primary e

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Dentist related contraindications

- Lack of knowledge and/ or skills (often because of diagnostic errors)
- Lack of devices and technology
- Lack of time

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Medically related complications to treatment

: cardiac disease (infective endocarditis high risk), bleeding disorders, diabetes mellitus, cancer treatment, pregnancy

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what INR measure is considered not safe for any procedure to be undertaken

higher than 4

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what is type IV latex allergy

• Type IV- allergic dermatitis
Use latex free rubber dam
It is safe to use gutta-percha cones (provided they are placed with no contact with periradicular tissues)

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what is type I latex allergy

• Type I- anaphylactic reaction
Check if there were specific tests conducted, if not, refer the patient
Pt requires to be seen in a special latex free room
Use latex-free RD, ensure to latex/rubber-containing materials are brought with you to the room
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What are the 5 true contraindications

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1. • Insufficient periodontal support
2.• Non restorable teeth
3.• Vertical root fracture
4. • Condition of the remaining dentition
5• Non-strategic teeth

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what are the 4 patient related potential contraindications

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what are the tooth related complications (things that may make the treatment difficult and may require refferal)

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