Absorbent paper points		Pulpal inflammation extends into the periapical tissues
Endodontic retreatment		Help locate canal openings
Root canal treatment		Used to enlarge and smooth the canal
Peeso reamers		Pulp inflamed but able to heal when irritant is removed
Reversible pulpitis		Remove soft tissue from the pulp canal
Apicoectomy		The removal of a root of a multirooted tooth
Endo spoon excavator		Where the pulp is removed and replaced with a filling material
Gutta percha		Prepare the canal for a post
Irreversible pulpitis		Absorb fluids, take medications, and take cultures of the canal
Endo explorer		The removal of all pulpal tissues
Pulpectomy		Inflammation continues until the pulpal tissue cannot recover
Endodontics		Apex of the root and infection are removed
Pulpotomy		When the tooth fails to heal and the disease process continues or starts again
Files		Death of the pulp
Root amputation		The removal of the pulp in the coronal portion
Hemisection		Used to obturate the canal
Pulpal necrosis		The surgical removal of one root and the overlying crown
Barbed broaches		Used to spin sealer into canal
Periapical abscess		Removes deep caries, pulp tissue, and temporary cement
Apical periodontitis		Mark the length of the root canal
Rubber stops		Comprises diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues
Lentulo spirals		Localized destruction of tissue and accumulation of exudate in the periapical region