Endodontic
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Endodontic
Endodontic (pronunciation: /ˌɛndoʊˈdɒntɪk/) is a branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of the dental pulp. The term is derived from the Greek words "endo" meaning inside and "odont" meaning tooth.
Etymology
The term "Endodontic" is derived from the Greek words "endo", which means inside, and "odont", which means tooth. Thus, it refers to the study and treatment of the inside of the tooth, specifically the dental pulp.
Related Terms
- Dental Pulp: The part of the tooth that is the focus of endodontic treatment. It contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
- Root Canal: A common endodontic procedure that involves removing the infected or inflamed dental pulp, cleaning and shaping the inside of the root canal, then filling and sealing the space.
- Endodontist: A dentist who specializes in endodontic treatment.
- Pulpotomy: An endodontic procedure that involves the removal of the coronal portion of the pulp.
- Pulpectomy: An endodontic procedure that involves the removal of the entire pulp from the crown and roots of the tooth.
- Apicoectomy: A surgical endodontic procedure that involves the removal of the root tip and the surrounding infected tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endodontic
- Wikipedia's article - Endodontic
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