NEET MDS Shorts
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EndodonticsExplanation: The age group of 8-12 years is commonly associated with the highest
incidence of dental fractures in permanent teeth. This is often due to increased
physical activity and sports participation during this developmental stage,
leading to a higher risk of trauma.
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EndodonticsClass IV: Crown Fracture with Pulp Involvement
Description: Extensive fracture involving enamel,
dentin, and pulp, often with significant loss of tooth structure.
Endodontic Consideration: Endodontic treatment is
necessary due to pulp exposure. The tooth may require additional
restorative procedures after root canal therapy to restore function and
aesthetics.
847024
EndodonticsBecause residual H2O2 might react with debris and produce gas that can cause continuous pain.
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EndodonticsGutta-percha cones are generally not recommended for root canal filling in
primary teeth because the root canals of primary teeth are more likely to
contain vital tissue, and the material can potentially cause harm to these
tissues. However, they are suitable for permanent teeth with wide root canals
and even those with curved roots, provided that the root canals are properly
cleaned and shaped to allow for optimal filling.
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Endodontics
Both sonic and ultrasonic instruments are used in dental procedures, particularly in endodontics and scaling. They generate vibrations that help in the removal of debris and biofilm. A key feature of these instruments is that they require the use of copious amounts of irrigating solutions to enhance their effectiveness, cool the instrument, and flush out debris. While they may also be used for flaring coronal portions of root canals and can be controlled during operation, the commonality that stands out is the need for irrigating solutions.
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EndodonticsIn an endodontically treated tooth, resorption is the same as in a normal tooth.
However, it is important to note that factors such as trauma, infection, or
other pathologies can affect the rate of resorption. The root canal treatment
itself does not inherently increase the susceptibility to resorption.
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EndodonticsThe most frequent failures of root canal treated cases are often due to
inadequate obturation. This can occur when the root canal filling material does
not completely fill the space or when it is not properly compacted, leaving gaps
where bacteria can persist and cause reinfection. Proper preparation and
sterilization are also crucial, but inadequate obturation is the most common
technical error leading to treatment failure.
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EndodonticsExplanation:
One of the main disadvantages of glass bead sterilizers is that they are limited to sterilizing only small instruments due to the size of the sterilization chamber. Larger instruments cannot be effectively sterilized in this type of device.