root canal therapy (redirected from Endodontic therapy)

root canal therapy,

that aspect of endodontics dealing with the treatment of diseases of the dental pulp, consisting of partial (pulpotomy) or complete (pulpectomy) extirpation of the diseased pulp, cleaning and sterilization of the empty root canal, enlarging and shaping of the canal to receive sealing material, and obturation of the canal with a nonirritating hermetic sealing agent. Also called pulp canal therapy.

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therapy (ther´pē),

n the treatment of disease, injury, or illness.

therapy, antibiotic,

n the treatment of disease states by the local or systemic administration of antibodies.

therapy, antimicrobial,

n a treatment modality that attacks the microorganisms responsible for a specific disease or condition.

therapy, chlorhexidine chip,

n controlled delivery of the antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine in which a tiny, biodegradable dose of the drug is inserted into the periodontal pocket, where it continues to slowly release medication for approximately 7 to 10 days before disintegrating. This therapy is a means of attacking periodontal infection at its source without systemic involvement.

therapy, compromise periodontal maintenance,

n a program of continuing periodontal treatment designed to slow disease progression in patients for whom surgery is not an option because of specific health concerns or economic restrictions.

therapy, doxycycline polymer,

n delivery via syringe and cannula of a biodegradable liquid form of the antimicrobial agent doxycycline polymer directly into a periodontal pocket. The medication hardens upon contact with moisture, thus sealing the pocket and allowing the agent to destroy periodontal pathogens as it dissolves.

therapy, growth modification,

n a treatment employed to modify the growth of the jaw or other bones as they are still developing, usually to treat cases of malocclusion.

therapy, hormonal replacement,

n the administration of synthetic female hormones in order to ease the negative impacts of losing these hormones due to menopause, hysterectomy, or disease.

therapy, indirect pulpal,

n the application of a drug that heals the pulpal cells beneath a layer of sound or carious dentin, as in a moderately deep preparation for a restoration.

therapy, megavoltage radiation,

n a form of radiation therapy used in the treatment of oral cancer. It delivers a more precise point of contact than other forms.

therapy, myofunctional (myotherapeutic exercises),

n the use of muscle exercises as an adjunct to mechanical correction of malocclusion.

therapy, oxygen,

n the providing of additional oxygen for patients who need it.

therapy, periodontal,

n the treatment of the periodontal lesion. Such therapy has two principal objectives: the eradication or arrest of the periodontal lesion with correction or cure of the deformity created by it, and the alteration in the oral cavity of the periodontal climate that was conducive or contributory to the periodontal breakdown.

therapy, periodontal, maintenance phase,

n the part of periodontal therapy that is necessary for the preservation of the results obtained during active therapy and for the prevention of further periodontal disease; an extension of active periodontal therapy, requiring the combined efforts of both the periodontist and the patient.

therapy, pharmacotherapeutic nonsurgical pocket

n the use of both systemic and topical antibiotic compounds to fight bacterial infections in periodontal pockets.

therapy, pocket,

n the debridement or removal of deposits and endotoxins from the periodontal pocket in order to begin the healing process.

therapy, pulp canal,

n See endodontology.

therapy putty,

n a malleable, doughlike substance used in hand exercises to enhance the force and control of the hand muscles.

therapy, radiation (radiotherapy),

n the treatment of disease with a type of radiation.

therapy, radiation, external beam,

n a treatment for cancer in which a beam of high- or low-yield radiation is directed from outside the body at the site of the cancerous tumor or lesion; may cause unnecessary radiation to normal tissues.

therapy, radiation, internal,

n a treatment for cancer in which the radiation source takes the form of an interstitial implant. It is placed in the body among the affected tissues to provide a directed dose of radiation that is not possible using external methods.

therapy, radiation, orthovoltage,

n a form of cancer treatment in which a beam of low-yield radiation is directed from outside the body at a superficial lesion, such as those found in the oral cavity or on the lips.

therapy, radiation, supervoltage,

n See therapy, radiation, megavoltage.

therapy, replacement,

n the administration, as a therapeutic agent, of an essential constituent in which the body is deficient (e.g., insulin in diabetes mellitus).

therapy, root canal,

n See endodontology.

therapy, speech,

n the science that deals with the use of procedures, training, and remedies for the cure, alleviation, or prevention of speech disorders.

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root

1. the descending and subterranean part of a plant.

2. that portion of an organ, such as a tooth, hair or nail, that is buried in the tissues, or by which it arises from another structure, or the part of a nerve that is adjacent to the center to which it is connected, e.g. root of neck, root of tail.

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calcified root canal

restriction of the diameter of the root canal due to calicification; seen in older animals.

root canal

that part of the dental pulp cavity extending from the pulp chamber to the apical foramen. Called also pulp canal.

root canal therapy

see endodontics.

dental root elevator

screwdriver-shaped instrument with a grooved and beveled blade. By pushing the tip of the blade between the tooth root and the alveolar wall the periodontal membrane is broken and the root is elevated and removed.

dorsal root

the sensory division of each spinal nerve, attached centrally to the spinal cord and joining peripherally with the ventral root to form the nerve before it emerges from the intervertebral foramen.

hair root

the part of the hair buried in the hair follicle.

mesenteric root

the small area of attachment of the mesentery to the dorsal abdominal wall at about the level of the first lumbar vertebrae. It encloses the vessels and nerves that supply the intestine.

motor root

ventral root.

nerve r's

the series of paired bundles of nerve fibers which emerge at each side of the spinal cord, termed dorsal (or posterior) or ventral (or anterior) according to their position. A series of dorsal and ventral roots join to form a spinal nerve. Certain cranial nerves, e.g. the trigeminal, also have nerve roots.

penis root

the attachment of the penis by two crura to the lateral parts of the ischial arch.

root perforation

an accidental occurrence when filing a root canal.

root planing

see dental planing.

sensory root

dorsal root.

root signature

referred pain down a limb, causing lameness or elevation of the limb, resulting from entrapment of the spinal nerve, usually by an extruded intervertebral disk.

root sheath cuticle

single layer of cornified cells of the hair follicle interdigitating with the cornified cells of the hair cuticle.

tongue root

caudal part of the tongue attached to the hyoid bone, soft palate and pharynx.

ventral root

the motor division of each spinal nerve, attached centrally to the spinal cord and joining peripherally with the dorsal root to form the nerve before it emerges from the intervertebral foramen.