ENDO Flashcards
1.
Patients with cardiac conditions that are classified as high-risk to develop bacterial endocarditis MUST BE premedicated with antibiotics prior to root canal treatment. This is because over instrumentation during RCT may cause bacteremia.
a.
Both statements are true
b.
Both statements are false
c.
The first statement is true; the second is false
d.
The first statement is false; the second is true
a.
Both statements are true
2.
It is also known as the Buccal object rule or SLOB rule
a.
Cone shift technique
b.
Clark’s rule
c.
Walton’s Projection
d.
All of the above
d.
All of the above
3.
Accessory canals are most often detected
a.
On pretreatment radiographs
b.
During instrumentation procedures
c.
Following obturation of the main canal
d.
When taking radiographs during working length determination
c.
Following obturation of the main canal
4.
This is contraindicated to be used for patients with cardiac pacemakers
a.
Apex locators
b.
Endodontic rotary instruments
c.
Electric pulp test
d.
All of the above
c.
Electric pulp test
5.
Among the following, which is a possible cause of internal root resorption?
a.
Orthodontic treatment
b.
Excessive occlusal force
c.
Tumor
d.
Caries penetrating to the pulp
d.
Caries penetrating to the pulp
6.
Treatment for internal root resorption of a permanent tooth
a.
Root canal treatment
b.
Eliminate etiologic factors
c.
Restoration of tooth structure
d.
Eliminate tooth contact
a.
Root canal treatment
7.
A patient went to your clinic complaining of pain on tooth #36. There is pain upon biting and release of bite. Localized vertical periodontal defect is seen and radiographically presenting a halo radiolucency. This is a characteristic of?
a.
Irreversible pulpitis with normal periapical tissues
b.
Necrotic pulp with acute apical periodontitis
c.
Crack tooth syndrome
d.
None of the above
c.
Crack tooth syndrome
EDTA means
a.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
b.
Ethylenediacetyltetraacetic acid
c.
Ethynoldiaminetetraacetic acid
d.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetylcholinic acid
a.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
A non-carious tooth with deep periodontal pockets that does not involve the apical third of the root has developed an acute pulpitis. There is no history of trauma other than a mild prematurity in lateral excursion. What is the most likely explanation for the pulpitis?
a.
Normal mastication plus toothbrushing has driven microorganisms deep into tissues with subsequent pulp involvement at the apex.
b.
During a general bacteremia, bacteria settled in this aggravated pulp and produced an acute pulpitis.
c.
Repeated thermal shock from air and fluids getting into the deep pockets caused the pulpitis.
d.
An accessory pulp canal in the gingival or the middle third of the root was in contact with the pockets
d.
An accessory pulp canal in the gingival or the middle third of the root was in contact with the pockets
10.
When removing gutta percha using a rotary device, fracture of the tooth or the mechanical instrument less frequently happens when the RPM is around
a.
100 to 250 RPM
b.
350 to 1500 RPM
c.
2000 to 4500 RPM
d.
5000 to 10000 RPM
b.
350 to 1500 RPM
11.
Which may not be a portal of entry of bacteria into the pulp?
a.
Caries
b.
Permeable tubules due to exposed dentin
c.
Cracks or trauma
d.
Leaking restorations
e.
All of the above
f.
None of the above
f.
None of the above
12.
When compared to the bisecting-angle technique, the advantages of the paralleling technique in endodontic radiology include all of the following except____
a.
A significant decrease in patient radiation
b.
A more accurate image of the tooth’s dimensions
c.
That it is easier to reproduce radiographs at similar angles to assess healing after treatment
d.
The most accurate image of all the tooth’s dimensions and its relationship to surrounding anatomic structures
d.
The most accurate image of all the tooth’s dimensions and its relationship to surrounding anatomic structures
13.
Which of the following best describes a #40 04 K-file?
DMF DENTAL TRAINING CENTER 3
a.
The diameter of the tip is 0.04mm and the diameter nearest to the shank is 0.4mm
b.
The diameter at the tip is 0.4mm and it tapers at 0.04mm per mm length of the file
c.
The color of the file is black and has a tip of 0.04mm
d.
The color of the file is green and has a tip of 0.04mm
b.
The diameter at the tip is 0.4mm and it tapers at 0.04mm per mm length of the file
14.
Among the following types of perforations, which has the poorest prognosis?
a.
Crown perforation at the cervical of tooth
b.
Root perforation at the cervical 3rd of the root
c.
Root perforation at the mid-root region
d.
Root perforation at the apical 3rd of the root
b.
Root perforation at the cervical 3rd of the root
15.
What is the primary use of gates-glidden drills?
a.
Used to create a glide path towards the apical foramen
b.
For removal of the lingual shoulder during access cavity preparation and enlarge the canal orifices
c.
To localize orifices before access preparation
d.
To create a straight-line access towards the apical foramen
b.
For removal of the lingual shoulder during access cavity preparation and enlarge the canal orifices
16.
The following are TRUE regarding the nature of root canal infections, which is incorrect?
a.
Root canal infections are primarily polymicrobial
b.
The size of the periradicular radiolucency has a positive correlation with the number of bacteria in the root canal system.
c.
The predominant microorganisms found in primary endodontic infection are obligate anaerobic organisms.
d.
The root canal of a tooth that has a FAILED ROOT CANAL TREATMENT consists primarily of facultative anaerobes.
e.
All of the above
f.
None of the above
f.
None of the above
17.
The presence of a periapical lesion before root canal treatment will reduce the success rate of the treatment by 15%. Presence of periapical lesions immediately requires periapical microsurgeries.
a.
Both statements are true
b.
Both statements are false
c.
The first statement is true; the second is false
d.
The first statement is false; the second is true
c.
The first statement is true; the second is false
18.
It is possible to sterilize the root canal cavity and periapices during root canal treatment. If there are bacterial left after obturation, it is the duty of the natural defenses of the body to eliminate these microorganisms.
a.
Both statements are true
b.
Both statements are false
c.
The first statement is true; the second is false
d.
The first statement is false; the second is true
d.
The first statement is false; the second is true
19.
This is the best method to sterilize instruments that will be used for pulp treatments
a.
Autoclave
b.
Boiling
c.
Dry heat
d.
Glass bead sterilizer
a.
Autoclave
20.
This is used as a part of the final irrigation protocol that primarily removes the smear layer on the dentinal walls
a.
5.25% NaOCl
b.
0.12% Chlorhexidine
c.
17% EDTA
d.
0.9% NaCl
c.
17% EDTA
21.
Among the following pulpal and periapical conditions, which is the most difficult to diagnose?
a.
Necrotic pulp
b.
Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis
c.
Internal root resorption
d.
Acute apical abscess
e.
Chronic apical abscess
b.
Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis
22.
These are common microorganisms found in a primary root canal infection
a.
Porphyromonas, bacteroides and actinomyces
b.
Eikenella, actinobacillus and capnocytophaga
c.
Treponema, tannerella, porphyromonas
d.
Fusobacterium, prevotella, campylobacter
a.
Porphyromonas, bacteroides and actinomyces
23.
These are the most common bacteria found in an unsuccessful root canal treatment
a.
Gram-positive facultative anaerobes like enterococcus and streptococcus
b.
Gram-negative anaerobic rods like fusobacterium and campylobacter
c.
Actinomyces, treponema, porphyromonas
d.
Candida albicans
a.
Gram-positive facultative anaerobes like enterococcus and streptococcus
24.
The endodontic access form is triangular in shape for which of the following teeth?
a.
Maxillary central incisor, mandibular central incisor, and maxillary canine
b.
Mandibular central incisor, maxillary first molar, and maxillary first premolar
c.
Maxillary canine, maxillary first premolar, and maxillary lateral incisor
d.
Maxillary second molar, mandibular first molar, and mandibular second molar
e.
Maxillary central incisor, maxillary first molar, and maxillary second molar
e.
Maxillary central incisor, maxillary first molar, and maxillary second molar
Moving a small file (such as #10 file) 0.5mm to 1mm pass the apex or known as patency check may result to which of the following?
a.
It damages the periodontium causing moderate to severe post-operative pain
b.
Enlarges the apical foramen excessively causing obturation material to extrude towards the periapex
c.
Introduces bacteria into the periodontium decreasing the prognosis of the root canal treatment
d.
Prevents apical transportation and canal blockage during treatment
d.
Prevents apical transportation and canal blockage during treatment
26.
It refers to an artificial irregularity or step created on the surface of the root canal wall that prevents instruments going to the apex.
a.
Perforation
b.
Ledge
c.
Transportation
d.
Zipping
b.
Ledge
27.
Removal of canal wall structure on the outside curve in the apical half of the canal due to the tendency of files to restore themselves to their original linear shape during canal preparation.
DMF DENTAL TRAINING CENTER 5
a.
Perforation
b.
Ledge
c.
Transportation
d.
Zipping
c.
Transportation
28.
A tear-drop shape that may be formed in the apical foramen during preparation of a curved canal when a file extends through the apical foramen and subsequently transports that outer wall.
a.
Perforation
b.
Ledge
c.
Transportation
d.
Zipping
d.
Zipping
29.
Which of the following root surfaces is most likely to be strip-perforated during canal instrumentation of the mesial root of a mandibular first molar?
a.
Buccal
b.
Mesial
c.
Lingual
d.
Distal
d.
Distal
30.
When fitting the gutta-percha during obturation, the GP is allowed to pass 1mm beyond the working length. It is also acceptable if the GP is short of 1mm from the working length.
a.
Both statements are true
b.
Both statements are false
c.
The first statement is true; the second is false
d.
The first statement is false; the second is true
d.
The first statement is false; the second is true