Clinical Problem Solving In Dentistry

Question 1

Testing tooth vitality (vital or non-vital)

Answer 1

Can use both EPT and Ethyl Chloride at same visit

Test adjacent teeth

Question 2

If two or more teeth are suspect of causing the sinus

Answer 2

Place a GP cone and take a radiograph

Question 3

Reasons a filling may fail early

Answer 3

Microleakage, undermining of the tooth structure (ie. Poor cavity design - leading to fracture), all carious tooth tissue not removed prior to restoring

Question 4

What dentine can be left in place

Answer 4

Stained, hard or firm dentine

Question 5

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