Deck 11: Endodontic Instruments

Question 1

Name the instrument used to help condense gutta-percha laterally in a canal for endodontic treatment.

A)Endodontic spreader
B)Endodontic plugger
C)Endodontic explorer
D)Glick instrument

Answer 1

Endodontic spreader

Question 2

Name the main instrument used to help condense gutta-percha vertically in a canal for endodontic treatment.

A)Endodontic spreader
B)Endodontic plugger
C)Endodontic explorer
D)Glick instrument

Answer 2

Endodontic plugger

Question 3

The stoppers placed on the files or reamers assists in determining

A)the length of the canal(s).
B)the width of the canal(s).

Answer 3

the length of the canal(s).

Question 4

Which endodontic instrument is used to remove pulp tissue from the canals?

A)Broach
B)Reamer
C)K-File
D)Hedstrom File

Question 5

Name the instrument used to locate the openings of small canal orifices for endodontic procedures.

A)Endodontic long-shank spoon
B)Endodontic file
C)Endodontic reamer
D)Endodontic explorer

Question 6

A(n) _____ warms the gutta-percha for endodontic therapy.

A)vitalometer/pulp tester
B)electronic apex locator
C)gutta-percha warming unit
D)endodontic irrigating syringe

Question 7

Name the instrument used to place the endodontic sealer or cement in a canal for the final seal before gutta-percha is applied.

A)Lentulo spiral
B)Peso file
C)K-type file
D)Reamer
E)Gates Glidden

Question 8

Name the type of material used to fill the pulp chamber after endodontic canal preparation has been completed.

A)Sterile absorbent paper points
B)Preformed posts
C)Gutta-percha
D)All of the above

Question 9

In an endodontic procedure, what type of material is used to dry the pulp chambers?

A)Sterile absorbent paper points
B)Preformed posts
C)Gutta-percha points
D)All of the above

Question 10

A(n) _____ helps to determine the vitality of the pulp within the pulp chambers.

A)vitalometer/pulp tester
B)electronic apex locator
C)gutta-percha warming unit
D)endodontic irrigating syringe

Question 11

The purpose of this type of endodontic instrument is to curet the inside of the tooth to the base of the pulp chamber.

A)Endodontic long-shank spoon
B)Endodontic file
C)Endodontic reamer
D)Endodontic explorer

Question 12

What substance or material is applied to the tip of the pulp tester electrode to conduct electricity?

A)Topical anesthetic
B)Cavity varnish
C)Dycal
D)Toothpaste

Question 13

The endodontic millimeter ruler assists in measuring

A)the length of the canal(s).
B)the width of the canal(s).

Question 14

Name the type of instrument used to help enlarge the walls of the pulp chamber; it attaches to a slow-speed contra-angle handpiece.

A)Lentulo spiral
B)Peso file
C)K-type file
D)Reamer
E)Gates Glidden

Question 15

Which endodontic instrument is used to locate openings of small canal orifices for an endodontic procedure?

A)Broach
B)Vitalometer
C)Endodontic explorer
D)K-file

Question 16

As the files and reamers increase in size (numbers), the sizes increase

A)the length of the instrument.
B)the width of the instrument.

Question 17

Why is the working end of an endodontic explorer longer than a regular explorer?

A)To easily remove pulp tissue from the canals
B)To easily clean inside walls of canal
C)To easily reach opening of canals
D)To easily curet inside of tooth

Question 18

The instrument used to help prepare an endodontic tooth for a post that attaches to a slow-speed contra-angle handpiece is

A)Lentulo spiral
B)Peso file
C)K-type file
D)Reamer
E)Gates Glidden

Question 19

Name the instrument used to remove the pulp tissue from a canal.

A)Broach
B)K-type file
C)Hedstrom file
D)Reamer

Question 20

The electronic apex locator determines

A)the length of the canal to the apex of the tooth/teeth.
B)the width of the canal(s).

Question 21

_________________ is the tool the dentist uses to remove pulp tissue from canal(s).

A)Endodontic reamer
B)Broach
C)Endodontic file

Question 22

Which color represents a size 50 Endodontic K-file?

A)Purple
B)Green
C)Yellow
D)Blue

Question 23

_________________ is the tool that is used in condensing the gutta-percha laterally in canal.

A)Endodontic spreader
B)Gutta-percha warming unit
C)Endodontic plugger

Question 24

Sterile absorbent paper points should be disposed of in the garbage.

Question 25

_________________ is the tool used to electronically measure length of canal of tooth.

A)Endodontic millimeter ruler
B)Endodontic files
C)Electronic apex locator

Question 26

_________________ is one of the tools used to carry amalgam to surgical site of apicoectomy.

A)Micro retro amalgam carrier
B)Amalgam condenser
C)Glick instrument

Question 27

Which of the following endodontic instruments is used to cut the dentinal walls of a tooth canal?

A)K-File
B)Broach
C)Spoon excavator
D)Reamer