Endodontics

Question 1

pulp of tooth inflamed is called

Answer 1

pulpitis

Question 1

pulpectomy is commonly known as …

Answer 1

Root Canal Treatment

Question 2

what are the hot and cold stimuli used to determine if a tooth is vital or non vital

Answer 2

cold - Ethyl chloride
hot - Heated gutta percha

Question 3

how many stages to an RCT

Answer 3

5

Question 4

What instrument is used for removing pulp

Answer 4

barbed broaches

Question 5

instrument used for enlarging pulp

Answer 5

root reamers

Question 6

instrument used to file wall of enlarged root canal

Answer 6

root canal files

Question 7

instrument used to condense GP filling against canal wall

Answer 7

pluggers/spreaders

Question 8

instrument used to spin paste into canal

Answer 8

rotary paste fillers

Question 9

what is the pass rate of a RCT

Answer 9

70%

Question 10

removal of infected part of pulp only

Answer 10

pulpotomy - mainly done in children

Question 10

surgical procedure done to unsuccessful rct or if rct is not possible

Answer 10

apicectomy

Question 11

a reason why nerve damage may occur

Answer 11

if root apices lie close to underlying nerves

Question 12

what is placed over exposed pulp (pulp capping) to promote dentine growth

Answer 12

calcium hydroxide

Question 13

sinus perforation creates…

Answer 13

oroantral fistula