Ch.54 Endodontics

Question 1

_______ vitality test is the least useful.

Answer 1

Heat

Question 2

_________ ________________ is the first step in starting root canal therapy

Answer 2

Access preparation

Question 3

____________ _____________ are symptoms described by the patient

Answer 3

Subjective examination

Question 4

The tooth will not respond to a heat and cold stimulus test if the tooth has a _________ ________.

Answer 4

Necrotic pulp

Question 5

_______ __________ is the decrease of living cells within the pulp.

Answer 5

Pulp fibrosis

Question 6

True or False: each file is color coded according to the flexibility of the file

Answer 6

False (files are color coded according to size

Question 7

When doing root canal therapy, curved roots, preformation of the canal and accessory canal not being treated can all lead to _____________ ____________.

Answer 7

Endodontic failure

Question 8

________________ is tissue that surrounds the root of the tooth.

Answer 8

Periradicular

Question 9

_______ __________ is a treatment used to attempt to save the pulp and encourage formation of dentin at the site of injury

Answer 9

Pulp capping

Question 10

___________ is a localized area of pus

Answer 10

Abscess

Question 11

Palpation and percussion are two types of test used to determine weather the inflammatory process has gone into the ___________ _________ .

Answer 11

Periapical tissue

Question 12

________ _______________ is the radiograph image that is taken with the final size files in all the canals receiving treatment

Answer 12

Final instrumentation

Question 13

_______________ is commonly used on vital primary teeth

Answer 13

Pulpotomy

Question 14

What is the purpose of using paper points during the root canal treatment?

Answer 14

Used to absorb solutions and dry canal

Question 15

______________ are used to diagnosis, determine file length, and used for reviewing post-treatment evaluations.

Answer 15

Radiographs

Question 16

Physical irritation are factors that can cause pulpal ________ __________.

Answer 16

Nerve damage

Question 17

_____________ files have spiral edges arranged so that cutting occurs only on the pulling stroke, making the dentinal walls smooth and easier to fill.

Answer 17

Hedstrom

Question 18

What year did the American Dental Association recognized endodontics as a specialty?

Answer 18

1963

Question 19

A _________ response to the percussion or Palpation test would indicate inflammation is present in the periodontal ligament and endodontic treatment is most likely needed

Answer 19

Positive

Question 20

Lingering pain in the tooth pulp can be diagnosed as _____________ _________.

Answer 20

Irreversible pulpitis

Question 21

With ________ pulp capping, the tooth is still vital , and medication is placed to protect the pulp.

Answer 21

Direct

Question 22

______________ are dentist that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissue that surrounds the root of the tooth.

Answer 22

Endodontist

Question 23

If a patient has lingering pain and the findings show that the pulp is unable to heal, what can be done to save the tooth?

Answer 23

Root canal therapy

Question 25

_______________ is the process to remove bacteria, narcotic tissue (dead) and organic debris from the root canal

Answer 25

Debridement

Question 26

___________ examination is when the dentist observes tooth mobility, swelling, discolorations, decay

Answer 26

Objective

Question 27

How can a battery operated vitalometer (electrical pulp tester ) give false reading?

Answer 27

The batteries in the tester may weaken over time

Question 28

____________ is a term that is most accurate in identifying a root canal therapy

Answer 28

Pulpectomy

Question 29

When doing a root canal treatment the purpose of ___________ ___________ is to remove materials from the canal and provide tissue dissolution, bleeding control, and deodorizing the canal.

Answer 29

Irrigation solution

Question 30

______________ is the procedure that removes a root from a multi-rooted tooth

Answer 30

Hemisection

Question 31

_________ ______ are an instrument used to remove dentin, smooth and increase the size of the canal.

Answer 31

Reamer file

Question 32

What is the most common symptoms of pulpal damage?

Answer 32

Sharp pain when occluding

Question 33

______ - _______ is a natural rubber material use to obturate (fill) the pulpal canal after treatment is completed

Answer 33

Gutta-percha

Question 34

Facial swelling, pain during chewing, and sensitivity to hot and cold are all signs and symptoms of :

Answer 34

Pulpal nerve damage

Question 35

What type of test includes testing for heat sensitivity or testing cold sensitivity with dry ice?

Answer 35

Thermal sensitivity test

Question 36

A _______ abscess is characterized the presence of the draining sinus tract.

Answer 36

Chronic

Question 37

__________ ________ is an instrument that is used to remove necrotic pulpal tissue from the canals.

Answer 37

Barbed broach

Question 38

What is the order used for the following instruments : 1. Glick Number 1 2. Gutta Percha 3. Files 4. Paper Points 5. Endodontic Explorer

Answer 38

5, 3, 4, 2, 1