Endodontics Definitions

Pulp Revascularization is the procedure to re-establish vitality in a nonvital tooth to allow repair and regeneration of tissue.

Pulpectomy or pulp extirpation, is the complete removal of a normal or diseased pulp from the pulp cavity of the

The surgical removal of the coronal portion of a vital pulp as a means of preserving vitality of the remaining

A cyst is a closed cavity or sac internally lined with epithelium, the center of which is filled with fluid

Radisectomy denotes the removal of one or more roots of a molar.

Regenarative endodontics are biologically based procedures designed to replace damaged structures, including dentin and root structures, as well as cells

Repair is the restoration of tissue continuity without the loss of original architecture and function.

A condition associated with either a physiologic or a pathologic process resulting in the loss of dentin, cementum or bone

Revascularization is defined by Andreasen, is the restoration of the vascularity to a tissue or organ.

Reversible pulpitis is a mild-to-moderate inflammatory condition of the pulp caused by noxious stimuli in which the pulp is capable

reversible pulpitis is a clinical condition associated with subjective and objective findings indicating presence of mild inflammation in the pulp

Revitalization is described as an in-growth of vital tissue that does not resemble the original lost tissue.

Root canal sealers are used in conjunction with biologically acceptable semisolid or solid obturating materials to establish an adequate seal

Sterillization of instrument which contact instact mucosa or non intact skin

Shaping and cleaning of the root canal consists of removing the pulp tissue and debris from the canal and shaping