John Allen is scheduled for a diagnosis on tooth #20. This is Mr. Allen's first time seeing an endodontist, and his subjective comments describe pain when chewing on the affected side and a constant dull pain lasting for approximately a week.
How did Mr. Allen know to see an endodontist for dental treatment?
What type of tooth is #20, and how many canals could be affected?
What type of diagnostic testing will the dentist perform to determine the type of endodontic treatment required?
Which tooth is used as the control tooth during diagnostic evaluation, and why is a control tooth used?
It was determined that the tooth would need a pulpectomy. Describe what this procedure entails, including the name for the tray set-up that would be used for the procedure.
What type of pain control would the endodontist use during the procedure to help alleviate unwarranted stress as well as discomfort?
How would tooth #20 be completely restored, and what dentist would complete this procedure?
