18 Questions
According to the Weine classification, which type of root canal configuration is characterized by an apical bifurcation of the main canal?
Type III
Which of the following is NOT a supplemental canal configuration described in the text?
Apical deltas
According to the Vertucci classification, which root canal configuration is characterized by two separate canals that join at the apical third and exit through a single apical foramen?
Type II
Which of the following is a clinical method for determining the root canal configuration?
Radiographic analysis
Which anatomic study is mentioned in the text for investigating internal tooth anatomy?
Histological sectioning
Which of the following is NOT a major anatomic component of the pulp cavity described in the text?
Isthmus
What is the Weine classification used for?
Classifying the number and configuration of root canals in permanent maxillary molars
Which of the following is NOT considered a supplemental canal configuration?
Intercanal communication
The Vertucci classification system is used to categorize:
The different types of root canal configurations found in human permanent teeth
Which of the following is NOT a method for clinical determination of root canal anatomy?
Histological sectioning of extracted teeth
Which statement about anatomic studies of root canal anatomy is TRUE?
They are the most commonly used and most useful method for studying root canal anatomy
What is the primary cause of changes in the size and shape of the pulp cavity with increasing tooth age?
Formation of secondary dentin
Which of the following configurations is NOT included in the Weine classification?
Type III (1-2-1)
According to the supplemental configurations from the Vertucci classification, which configuration represents the pattern '1-3-1'?
Type XVII
Which of the following configurations is NOT part of the Vertucci classification?
Type XXIII (3-4)
Which method is NOT listed for the clinical determination of root canal configuration?
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)
What is the purpose of classification systems like the Weine and Vertucci classifications?
To organize knowledge and facilitate understanding of root and canal anatomy
What type of study was used to develop the original Vertucci classification system?
Anatomic studies on cleared teeth
Test your knowledge on anatomic studies and radiographs in dentistry. Learn how to assess root canal anatomy using radiographs and explore pulp anatomy during dental procedures.
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