Endo Quiz Questions Flashcards
An apexification procedure relies on maintenance of a vital pulp to promote continued root development…True or False?
False
Following trauma where the tooth loses blood supply to the pulp, the open apex tooth can reestablish a blood supply through the process called “revascularization” - True or False?
True
MTA promotes faster tertiary dentin formation than CaOH - True or False?
True
A 7 year old pt presents with a horizontal crown fx with pulp exposure that occurred two days ago. After a thorough assessment, you determine that a Cvek pulpotomy is indicated. How much pulp tissue should you resect?
2 mm
For “immediate” apexification, how do you prevent apical extrusion of obturation material?
Place collagen/collaplug
List 3 contraindications to Cvek pulpotomy…
- Tooth is unrestorable/Vertical Root Fx
- Cannot Control Bleeding
- Necrotic Pulp
What is the average success rate of a Cvek Pulpotomy?
96%
Long Term CaOH Apexification can decrease the fx resistance of the tooth. T or F?
True
List 3 advantages of Apexogenesis…
- Help form apex
- Increase root length
- Increase thickness
- Maintain vitality
List 3 required components for Regenerative Endodontics…
- Stem Cells
- Growth Factors
- Scaffold
Root canal treatment is recommended following apexogenesis (maturogenesis). T or F?
False
Ellis Class II Fx is the same as…
Uncomplicated Crown Fracture
List at least 4 risk factors for tooth fracture…
- Heavy bruxor, history of attrition
- Large Restorations
- Caries
- Unsupported enamel/Cusps
Which two permanent teeth have the highest incidence of tooth fractures?
Mandibular 1st and 2nd molars
What are the two most common symptom reported by patients who have a tooth with an incomplete fracture?
- Pain on biting
2. Thermal (Cold Sensitive)
List two findings (clinical or radiographic) that would make you suspicious of a vertical root fracture.
- “J” shaped lesion radiographically
2. Isolated DEEP PD
List the various luxation injuries from most severe to least severe…
Intrusion - Lateral Trusion, Extrusion, Sub Luxation, Concusion
List 4 potential sequelae of luxation injury. Circle the one that represents the most likely outcome of an intrusive luxation injury.
- Pulp Necrosis (Circled)
- Pulp Obliteration
- External Resorption (Surface)
- Ankylosis (Replacement Resorption)
“Baseline” vitality testing is only needed when the severity of the injury is likely to result in pulpal necrosis. T or F?
False
A tooth suffered a traumatic injury and pulp canal obliteration is noted on a 6 month recall radiograph. Pulpectomy and endodontic therapy should be initiated ASAP. T or F?
False
A root fx can occur in various location along a root. Which of the following would carry the most favorable prognosis?
Apical Third
Once a root fracture is detected, endodontic treatment of the coronal segment should be initiated ASAP. T/F?
False
Pulp testing of recently traumatized teeth may…
Facilitate a timely diagnosis of pulpal necrosis at subsequent visits
Following traumatic injury to a tooth, patients may present with clinical signs of ankylosis, which may include…
- Infraposition
- High-Pitch sound elicited upon percussion
- Lack of Mobility
What is the pH of Calcium Hydroxide?
11
What properties are associated with NaOCl?
- Antibacterial
- Deodorizer
- Lubricant
- Dissolves Tissue
What properties are associated with EDTA?
- Lubricant
2. Removes Smear Layer
What properties are associated with 2% CHX?
- Antibacterial
2. Lubricant
Replacement resorption occurs after minor injury to PDL and cementum and is usually self-limiting. T/F?
False
All pulps in avulsed teeth with mature apices will undergo necrosis. T/F?
True
An avulsed tooth with <60 min dry time should be splinted for up to 2 weeks. T/F?
True
Following replantation, all permanent teeth with immature roots require initiation of RCT within 2 weeks.
False
In the treatment of avulsion, how should the tooth be placed into the socket?
Digital Pressure
Circle the group of avulsed teeth that should be soaked in Fluoride (following removal of PDL) prior to replantation.
Mature root with > 60 minutes dry time