Exam 24: Endodontics

Which type of handpiece is used to gain access through the bone to the apex during an apicoectomy?

If heat is applied to the tooth and pain decreases, there is a chance of irreversible pulpitis.

Gutta-percha is a common material used to fill or seal the canal.

When an abscess spreads into the facial tissues causing swelling, it is ____________.

Gates-Glidden drills are used to widen the __________ of each canal.

If the pulp is inflamed but can heal itself when the irritant is removed, it is ____________.

The use of a rubber dam is optional during a root canal.

When using a cold test to check pulp vitality, ice is placed on the ____________.

In determining the presence of vertical fractures, __________ may be used.

Some files and reamers are used once and discarded into the sharps container.

When using an electric pulp tester, toothpaste is used to ____________.

Which solution is most commonly used to irrigate the canals?

Placement of the dental dam during a root canal treatment can also protect the patient's mouth and throat.

A method to disinfect the root canal could include a small amount of disinfectant applied to the insides of the root canal walls.

Which instrument is used to laterally condense the gutta-percha in each canal?

Gates-Glidden drills are used ____________.

Root canal treatment usually is completed in how many appointments?

___________ are used to prepare for posts.

Which instrument will measure the distance to the apex of each root?

Dental microscopes are playing an integral role in endodontic treatments and therapies.