Causes of Pulpal Inflammation
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What is the effect of caries on the pulp?

  • Mild inflammation
  • Toxicity
  • Pulpal death (correct)
  • Transitory reaction

What kind of response does the pulp have to an irritant?

  • Immunosuppressive response
  • Infectious response
  • Mild reaction
  • Inflammatory response (correct)

What was previously believed to be the primary cause of pulpal inflammation?

  • Bacterial infection
  • Protective cavity base
  • Toxic effects of dental materials (correct)
  • Restorative procedures

What complicates the decision-making process regarding cavity preparations?

<p>Sealing and lining products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a clinician to decide on the placement of a protective cavity base, sealer, or liner?

<p>To protect the pulp from irritation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of effects caries can have on the pulp?

<p>Mild inflammation to pulpal death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do virtually all restorative procedures have on the pulp?

<p>Mild inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was previously thought to be the primary cause of pulpal inflammation?

<p>Toxic effects of dental materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why has the decision-making process for cavity preparations become complicated?

<p>Increase in products for sealing and lining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of pulpal inflammatory reactions to dental materials?

<p>Mild and transitory inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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