Dental Extraction and Prosthesis Quiz
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What may happen if an infected tooth is left untreated?

  • The tooth will heal by itself
  • The infection will go away on its own
  • The infection may spread around the tissues causing destruction of bone (correct)
  • The tooth will become stronger
  • What is the purpose of root canal treatment?

  • To cause recontamination of the tooth
  • To promote bacteria entering the tooth
  • To save the damaged pulp by thorough cleaning and shaping of the root canal system (correct)
  • To keep the tooth permanently damaged
  • What is used to fill the root canals during a root canal procedure?

  • Plastic
  • Silver
  • Rubber-like material called gutta-percha (correct)
  • Gold
  • When might extraction be the only alternative to root canal therapy?

    <p>If the tooth is seriously damaged and its support is compromised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after completion of endodontic therapy?

    <p>The endodontist places a crown or other restoration to restore full function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of endodontic therapy cases are successful?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a rubber sheet do in a root canal procedure?

    <p>Isolates the tooth being treated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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