Preferred Label : root canal preparation;
MeSH definition : Preparatory activities in ROOT CANAL THERAPY by partial or complete extirpation of
diseased pulp, cleaning and sterilization of the empty canal, enlarging and shaping
the canal to receive the sealing material. The cavity may be prepared by mechanical,
sonic, chemical, or other means. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1700); Various preparatory steps prior to ROOT CANAL THERAPY by extirpation of diseased pulp
and preparation of access cavity to receive the sealing material.;
MeSH synonym : preparation, root canal; root canal preparations;
CISMeF synonym : canal preparation, root; preparations, root canal; canal preparations, root;
MeSH hyponym : Access Cavity Preparations; Preparation, Access Cavity; Endodontics Access Cavity Preparation;
MeSH annotation : preparatory activities leading to treatment of pulp dis ( ROOT CANAL THERAPY); do
not use /util except by MeSH definition; /instrum: reamers & broaches go here; /instrum: reamers & broaches go here;
Origin ID : D018915;
UMLS CUI : C0282543;
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Preparatory activities in ROOT CANAL THERAPY by partial or complete extirpation of
diseased pulp, cleaning and sterilization of the empty canal, enlarging and shaping
the canal to receive the sealing material. The cavity may be prepared by mechanical,
sonic, chemical, or other means. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1700)
Various preparatory steps prior to ROOT CANAL THERAPY by extirpation of diseased pulp
and preparation of access cavity to receive the sealing material.
