NDAEB Exam Preparation: Key Dental Procedures and Terminology, Exams of Dentistry

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Cellular - Used as a temporary wall during a composite restoration Pulpotomy - Removal of coronal portion of exposed vital pulp Pulpectomy - Complete Removal of coronal pulp Hemisection - Procedure in which the root and crown are cut lengthwise and removed Gingivectomy - Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues Gingivoplasty - Procedure in which reshaping/contouring of gums is performed Osteoplasty - What is an additive bone surgery called? Ostectomy - What is subtractive bone surgery called? Irreversible - A form of pulpitis that can not be healed Periodontal abscess - inflammatory reaction most commonly caused by bacteria trapped in the periodontal sulcus Pulp Fibrosis - When there is a decrease of living cells within the tissue, fibrous tissue will take over the pulpal canal.

Root Tip Picks - Surgical instrument used in the removal of root tips or fragments Bone File - Instrument used to smooth bone Mouth Prop - Used to hold mouth open during procedures and allows for better client comfort Excisional Biopsy - Surgical procedure involving removal of an entire lesion plus some normal tissue Inner Knob - Used to increase or decrease the size of the matrix band loop Indications for Endo - Fractured tooth Neurotic Pulp Tooth can be restored to natural function Contraindications for Endo - Tooth not able to be restored to natural function Can not be maintained periodontally What are the 3 diagnostic tests done by the dentist to determine vitality of tooth? - Percussion/Palpatation Thermal Sensitivity Electric Pulp Testing Objective and Subjective Examinations - Subjective - Are complaints made by CT Objective - Are visual findings by dentist

Diagnostic requirements needed for an endodontic radiograph? - Need to show 4-5 mm beyond apex of tooth and surrounding bone Accurate Image Exhibit good contrast 4 Ss of Matrix Band - Smile Size Side Secure Main purpose of the matrix system - To provide a temporary wall during a restorative procedure 3 alternate matrix systems - Automatrix - band preformed T Band - Used in primary teeth Class V - For class V restorations What is the difference between mylar/cellular and a matrix band - Mylar/Cellular - Used for composites. Metal will scratch composites Matrix - Used in amalgam restorations Indications for Oral surgery - Removal of impacted teeth Repair cleft lip or palate Biopsy Removal of cysts/tumours Bone grafting or shaping

3 Biopsy procedures - Incisional Excisional Exfoliative Dental assistants role during oral surgery? - Patient Assesment and monitoring Prepare room and instruments Keep chain of asepsis Transfer/Receive instruments Maintain clear operating field Periradicular - Refers to the area of nerves, blood vessels and tissues that surround the alveolar bone. Apicoectomy - To surgically remove apical portion of root Sodium Hypochlorite - Diluted with equal parts water and used as an irrigation system during endo Gutta Percha - Plastic type of filling material used in endodontics Extension Band - Matrix band is used for a class II restore with gingival involvment? Pulpotomy - Procedure in which the coronal portion of the pulp is removed Endodontic Failure - Persistent infection Severely curved roots Canal perforation

Pulp stones Fractured roots Extensive root resportion Arementarium for an Endodontic Procedure - Bracket Tray Basic Set up Burs Endo Spoon Excavator Endo Explorer Endo Plugger Endo Spreader 2x2 Gauze Locking cotton pliers Work Area local/topical anesthetic Rubber dam set up Broaches/Files Guetta Percha Rubber instrument stops Paper Points Lentulo Spirals 2x2 Gauze Cotton Pellets Irrigation Solution Hemostat/Film

Temp. Filling material liers x 2 PFI Endo spoon excavator - Removes coronal pulp tissue Spreaders - Spread gutta percha horizontally Plugger - Condenses gutta percha vertically File - Used for initial debridement and during contouring Broach - Tapered metal instrument that removes pulp tissue Paper points - Sterile, absorbs irrigating solution and dries the canal Periosteal Elevator - Retracts periostreum from bone Surgical curette - Removes diseased tissue/pulp after extraction Rongeur - Used to trim alveolar bone Forceps - Used to extract tooth from mouth Scalpel - Surgical knife, used to make incision in soft tissue

Hemostat - Used for grasping and holding Chisel/Mallet - Reshape/remove alveolar bone