Exam 54: Endodontics

A periradicular abscess is an inflammatory reaction to pulpal infection.If the patient is experiencing pain,tenderness to tooth pressure,pus formation,and swelling,this is considered to be:

What type of response to the percussion and/or palpation test would indicate the inflammation is present in the periodontal ligament,and the endodontic treatment is most likely needed?

What is the role of radiographs in endodontics?

The radiograph that helps the dentist determine the length of the canal taken during the endodontic procedure is the:

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

Which vitality test is the least useful?

Once the root canal therapy is completed,the canal is filled with:

Which of the following statements is true regarding pulp capping?

The process used to remove bacteria,necrotic tissue,and organic debris from the root canal is called:

Thermal sensitivity tests:

The natural rubber material used to obturate the pulpal canal after treatment is completed is called:

The purposes of irrigation solutions in root canal therapy include:

A localized area of pus is a(n):

Endodontic failure may be caused by:

Which statement is NOT true concerning the specialty of endodontics?

Which tissues surround the root of the tooth?

The instrument used to remove coronal pulp tissue and decay from a tooth is the:

The procedure where the root and part of the tooth are removed is a(n):

The treatment that is used to attempt to save the pulp,and encourage the formation of dentin at the site of the injury is:

Which of the following steps in root canal therapy takes place first?