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Root canal irrigation
Root canal cleaning is the process of reducing tissue residue and microorganisms inside the tooth root using cleaning fluid during root canal treatment. It is performed along with the process of preparing the root canal with instruments.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Root canal obturation
Root canal filling is a stage of root canal treatment in which the passage inside the root of a cleaned and shaped tooth is filled and sealed with material. The location and purpose are different from fillings that fill holes on the outside of teeth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Working length determination
Working length determination establishes how far into a root canal cleaning, shaping, and filling will be performed. It is different from simply using the external tooth length or the root length visible on an image.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Treatment of cracked teeth
Treatment to preserve a cracked tooth assesses the extent of the crack and the pulp and periodontal condition to determine how the natural tooth can be retained. Fine surface cracks and deep root cracks are not treated as the same condition.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Acute pulpitis
Acute pulpitis describes sudden or pronounced symptoms of inflammation in the pulp inside a tooth. Treatment assessment also separately considers whether the pulp can recover.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Internal root resorption
Internal resorption is the loss of the hard tissue of the tooth inside the pulp space. It must be distinguished from external resorption, which begins outside the tooth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Root caries in older adults
Elderly root caries is a cavity that occurs at the root of a tooth exposed due to gum recession. Conditions such as root exposure, plaque, sugar intake, and reduced saliva are more important than age itself.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Nickel-titanium endodontic file
A nickel-titanium file is a root canal instrument made from a nickel-titanium alloy. It is used to prepare and shape the canals inside tooth roots; the term is not a specific brand name.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental rubber dam
A rubber dam is a thin sheet used to isolate the tooth being treated. It reduces saliva entering the treatment area and helps prevent materials or small instruments from falling into the mouth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Dental resin composite
In dentistry, resin refers to a resin-based material; in filling treatment, it usually means tooth-colored composite resin. The material name and the treatment method should be distinguished.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Composite resin inlay
A composite resin inlay is made outside the mouth to fit a defect in a tooth. It mainly restores defects between the cusps and is bonded to the tooth.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Denture rebase
Rebasing replaces the denture base that contacts the gums while retaining the existing artificial teeth. It differs from relining, which adds material to the inner surface.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Restoration margin
The margin is the boundary where the end of the prosthesis or filling meets the natural tooth. The fit and location of the border are important when maintaining cleanliness and evaluating the condition of surrounding teeth and gums.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Chronic pulpitis
Chronic pulpitis is a term that describes long-lasting or recurring inflammation of the pulp. The diagnosis is not based solely on the fact that symptoms have been present for a long time, and pulp response and recovery potential are evaluated separately.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Edentulism
Edentulism means that a jaw has no natural teeth. It may affect the entire upper arch, lower arch, or both.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Radiation-related dental caries
Radiation caries is a cavity that occurs mainly due to changes in the oral environment, such as a decrease in saliva, after radiation therapy in the head and neck area. Prevention and continuous inspection before and after treatment are important.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Enamel caries
Enamel caries is a cavity that develops in the enamel, the outer layer of the tooth. Management will vary depending on whether the surface is pitted and whether the lesion is active.
Decay, root canals & restorations
Prosthesis try-in
A prosthesis try-in involves fitting a completed restoration, or one still being fabricated, in the mouth. Fit, contacts, the bite, and appearance are checked before final fixation.
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