Endodontics
Course Review
Enoch Ng, DDS 2014
Non-microbial Causes
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Cysts – pathologic epithelium lined pocket filled with fluid and necrotic debris
bay cyst (pocket cyst) – cyst is connected to and opens into apex of canal
true cyst
residual cyst
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Controversial whether will heal after NSRCT
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Incidence – 5-55%, more current literature indicates 15-17% prevalence
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Radiographs NOT diagnostic for cystic vs noncystic lesions
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Suspect cyst if lesion > 200mm
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Foreign Body Reaction
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Extruded GP – delayed healing of apical tissues
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Paper points
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Amalgam
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Sealer
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Extruded Ca(OH)
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Scars – very uncommon
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Occasionally (2-6%) unresolved apical radiolucency may be a scar
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Can only be determined histologically
Summary
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Endo therapy = healing 82-94%
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Dependent on pre-treatment and treatment factors
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Persistant PA lesions caused by
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Persisting intraradicular infection
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Extraradicular infection, plaques, biofilms
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Extruded RCT filling/other materials
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Cysts
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Scars
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Treat microbes
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Consider POORPAST for residual symptoms
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Appreciate RCT complexity – know when to refer
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Control your materials
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Restore, follow up, keep patient informed