Question 1

Which dentist specializes in the prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues that surround the root of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodontist
B)  Endodontist
C)  Oral surgeon
D)  Prosthodontist

Question 2

What would not cause endodontic failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severely curved roots
B)  Perforation of the canal
C)  Accessory canal not being treated
D)  Recurrent caries

Question 3

Which instrument is used to remove dentin and to smooth and increase the size of the canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hedstrom file
B)  Reamer file
C)  Broach
D)  Pesso file

Question 4

Which statement is incorrect concerning hand-operated files?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand-operated files are used for cleaning and shaping the pulpal canals.
B)  Each file is color-coded according to the flexibility of the file.
C)  Files are available in stainless steel or nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) .
D)  Each file is designed for a specific function once placed in the tooth.

Question 5

Which tissues surround the root of the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periradicular
B)  Periapical
C)  Gingival
D)  Root canal

Question 6

Which vitality test is the least useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat
B)  Cold
C)  Percussion
D)  Electronic pulp

Question 7

Which term most accurately identifies root canal therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apicoectomy
B)  Hemisection
C)  Pulpectomy
D)  Pulpotomy

Question 8

Which factors can cause pulpal nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical irritation
B)  Trauma
C)  Poor nutritional habits
D)  Both a and b

Question 9

When the pulp displays symptoms of lingering pain and the clinical diagnostic findings show that the pulp is incapable of healing,what treatment is warranted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indirect pulp therapy
B)  Root canal therapy
C)  Extraction
D)  Both b and c

Question 10

If a tooth has a necrotic pulp,it will not respond to:

Accepted Answer

A)  heat and cold stimulus.
B)  percussion and palpation.
C)  nonvital and vital stimulus.
D)  reversible and irreversible stimulus.

Question 11

What is the name for a localized area of pus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abscess
B)  Perforation
C)  Pulpitis
D)  Pulp fibrosis

Question 12

The two types of tests that the dentist uses to determine whether the inflammatory process has gone into the periapical tissues are ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  objective; subjective
B)  palpation; percussion
C)  chronic; acute
D)  reversible; irreversible

Question 13

Once the root canal therapy is completed,what is used to fill the canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paper points
B)  Gutta-percha
C)  Calcium hydroxide
D)  Parachlorophenol

Question 14

Which sign or symptom is uncommon for pulpitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain during chewing
B)  Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
C)  Facial swelling
D)  Fever

Question 15

When conducting an objective examination,the dentist will not take into consideration which observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tooth mobility
B)  Presence or extent of decay
C)  Swelling or discolorations
D)  Patients' pain report

Question 16

What is the role of radiographs in endodontics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiographs are used for diagnosis only.
B)  Radiographs are used only during treatment to determine file length.
C)  Radiographs are used for diagnosis and during treatment to determine file length.
D)  Radiographs are used for diagnosis, during treatment to determine file length, and at posttreatment evaluations.

Question 17

Thermal sensitivity tests:

Accepted Answer

A)  include testing for sensitivity to heat and cold.
B)  can be used on metallic restorations.
C)  include testing for cold sensitivity with dry ice.
D)  Both a and c are correct.

Question 18

What is the order of use for the following instruments?
1) Files
2) Endodontic explorer
3) Gutta-percha
4) Paper points
5) Glick Number 1

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
B)  2, 3, 4, 5, and 1
C)  2, 1, 4, 3, and 5
D)  5, 1, 3, 2, and 4

Exam 54: Endodontics

Which statement is incorrect concerning hand-operated files?

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Thermal sensitivity tests:

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Which term most accurately identifies root canal therapy?

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If a tooth has a necrotic pulp,it will not respond to:

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Which vitality test is the least useful?

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Which tissues surround the root of the tooth?

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What is the role of radiographs in endodontics?

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Once the root canal therapy is completed,what is used to fill the canal?

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When the pulp displays symptoms of lingering pain and the clinical diagnostic findings show that the pulp is incapable of healing,what treatment is warranted?

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Which factors can cause pulpal nerve damage?

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Which instrument is used to remove dentin and to smooth and increase the size of the canal?

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The two types of tests that the dentist uses to determine whether the inflammatory process has gone into the periapical tissues are and .

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What would not cause endodontic failure?

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Which dentist specializes in the prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues that surround the root of the tooth?

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When conducting an objective examination,the dentist will not take into consideration which observation?

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What is the order of use for the following instruments? 1) Files 2) Endodontic explorer 3) Gutta-percha 4) Paper points 5) Glick Number 1

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What is the name for a localized area of pus?

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Which sign or symptom is uncommon for pulpitis?

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Exam 54: Endodontics

Which statement is incorrect concerning hand-operated files?

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Thermal sensitivity tests:

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Which term most accurately identifies root canal therapy?

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If a tooth has a necrotic pulp,it will not respond to:

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Which vitality test is the least useful?

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Which tissues surround the root of the tooth?

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What is the role of radiographs in endodontics?

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Once the root canal therapy is completed,what is used to fill the canal?

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When the pulp displays symptoms of lingering pain and the clinical diagnostic findings show that the pulp is incapable of healing,what treatment is warranted?

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Which factors can cause pulpal nerve damage?

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Which instrument is used to remove dentin and to smooth and increase the size of the canal?

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The two types of tests that the dentist uses to determine whether the inflammatory process has gone into the periapical tissues are ____ and ____.

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What would not cause endodontic failure?

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Which dentist specializes in the prevention,diagnosis,and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues that surround the root of the tooth?

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When conducting an objective examination,the dentist will not take into consideration which observation?

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What is the order of use for the following instruments? 1) Files 2) Endodontic explorer 3) Gutta-percha 4) Paper points 5) Glick Number 1

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What is the name for a localized area of pus?

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Which sign or symptom is uncommon for pulpitis?

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