Endo Flashcards
If caries is aloud to spread to the pulp chamber or because very close to it, the pulp will become inflamed. What is the name of this condition? Nerve damage Pulpal damage Pulpitis Sensitivity Non vitality
Pulpitis
Pulp is referred to as two types. One type is called reversable pulpitis when the pulp does not die and the tooth can be restored with a restorative filling, and does not require any endodontic treatment. What is the other type of pulpitis? Irreversible pulpitis Pupal pulpitis Hyper pulpitis Hypo pulpitis Manageable pulpitis
Irreversible pulpitis
Which of the following endo treatments are also known as surgical endo procedures? Pulp capping Pulpectomy Pulpotomy Apicectomy There are all surgical end treatments
Apicectomy
Endo is the term used in dentistry to describe various types of root canal therapy. Which of the following is the correct term for the conventional root filling commonly done in practice , often refereed to as rct? Pulp capping Pulpectomy Pulpotomy Apicectomy Irrigation
Pulpectomy
To test the vitality of a tooth various methods can be used. Which of the following methods of vitality testing involves the application of a cold stimulus to the tooth? Application of guta percha Electrical pulp tester Drilling with no la Application of ethyl chloride Air with 3 in 1 syringe
Application of ethyl chloride
Although radiographs can not determine the vitality of the tooth they are useful if a patient is suffering with pulpitis to diognose the health of the tooth. How would a # root show up on the radiograph ?
A white line across the root
Dark area at apex
Black line across the root
Pale area around the apex
# roots can not be detected on a radiograph
As a black line across the root
What is the success rate of endodontic treatment ? 10-20% 20-30% 40-50% 70-80% 100%
70-80%
What is the name of the complication if during a rct endodontic instruments exist end beyond the root apices and break through the floor of the maxillary antrum or sinus ?
Oroantral fistula
Oral fistula
Oropharyngeal fistula
Oroantral fistula
A pulpectomy is one of the non surgical endo procedures better known as a root filling or rct. The first stage of a pulpectomy involves the removal of the pulp , what is the correct term for this ? Exfoliation Existinguish Extirpation Eradication Elimination
Removal of the pulp is known as extirpation
A pulpectomy involves the removal of the infected pulp and seeking the pulp chamber with a sterile root filling material. This permanent root filling must seal the chamber completely to prevent contamination and infection reoccurring at the apex of the root. What is the clinical term for the actual filling and sealing of the root canal? Obliteration Obligation Obturation Oberration Observation
Obturation
During the pulpectomy procedure the root canal is regularly flushed out using a verity of solutions depending on the clinical pas preferamce. What is this procedure called? Irrigation Eggigation Irrigation Irrigattion
Irrigation
During a pulpectomy what instrument is used to detect the working length of a root canal ?
Barbed broach
Readers and files
Apex locator and metal ruler
Spiral paste fillerLateral condenser and finger spreader
Apex locator and metal ruler
During a pulpectomy what instrument is used to enlarge, shape , and smoot the root canal walls? Barbed broach Readers and files Finger spreader Spiral paste filler Lateral condenser
Reamers and files
What is considered to be the best method of moisture control during a rct? Hi speed aspiration and cotton rolls Hi speed aspiration only Saliva ejector and cotton rolls Rubber dam and high speed asparation Surgical aspirator
Rubber dam a;d high speed aspiration
Which of the following components is not part of a rubber dam kit ? Rubber dam sheet Clamps and clams forceps Rubber dam frame Gates glade drill Rubber dam punch
Gates glade drill
