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3 methods that help determine a pulp diagnosis.
cold/heat, percussion, palpation
A method to determine a root canal working length of a tooth.
Radiohraph root ZX
2 important properties of a sealer.
Ability to seal, toxicity
2 types of sealers
ZOE, resin
An irrigant used in root canal cleaning.
Sodium hypochlorite/H2O, EDTA
what is the function of a cold test?
To test pulp vitality, looking for a response.
what characteristics lead to choosing a master apical cone?
Tug back, size of the canal
What is the purpose of accessory cones?
fill the 3 dimentional space
How do you determine if the master cone has an appropriate fit in the apical 3rd of the root canal?
Tug back
Name one goal of a completed root canal?
To save the rooth from extraction
How do you determine the correct consistency of the sealer used for fitting cones?
1/2 inch pick up
What are the differences between accessary cones and master cones?
The master cone fits into the apical 3rd and the accessary cones fill the voids.
What are the most common number of canals in a maxillary 1st molar?
4 canals