endodontics
Root canal field
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the root of a tooth.
Root canals are the most common endodontic procedure—removing infected pulp from inside the tooth and sealing it.
An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in this field.
Soft wet mass
Bodily or emotional distress
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
tenderness · discomfort · inflammation · pulsating · sharp · lingering · spontaneous · pressure
Repeated therapeutic intervention
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
Dental nerve inflammation
- necrosisLocalized cell death
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- cariesTooth tissue decay
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
granuloma · cyst · resorption · calcification · trauma · hypersensitivity · fistula · osteitis
Stored collection of data
- reamerHole-enlarging cutting tool
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- handpieceHandheld instrument attachment
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
irrigant · spreader · plugger · broach · explorer · radiograph · ultrasonic
Expert in one field
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
pulp
Soft wet mass
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
swelling · tenderness · discomfort · inflammation · pulsating · sharp · lingering · spontaneous · pressure · radiating
retreatment
Repeated therapeutic intervention
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
cleaning · shaping · filling · cystectomy · revascularization
pulpitis
Dental nerve inflammation
infection · granuloma · cyst · resorption · calcification · trauma · hypersensitivity · fistula · osteitis
file
Stored collection of data
- reamerHole-enlarging cutting tool
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- handpieceHandheld instrument attachment
microscope · irrigant · spreader · plugger · broach · explorer · radiograph · ultrasonic
specialist
Expert in one field
- dental servicesdental care, dental hygiene, dental labs, prosthodontics, teeth cleaning
- endo- wordsendocrine, endoscope, endoscopy, endorphin, endothermic
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- dental educationdental schools, dental education, dental students, dental school, dental training
- dental insurancecoverage, premium, premiums, deductible, deductibles
- dental schooldental school, DAT, clinic, lecture hall, faculty
endodonticstooth extraction
Removing a bad molar
periodontics · orthodontics · oral surgery · prosthodontics · cosmetic dentistry