Dental Pulp Inflammation and Ideal Material Requirements

What is the primary goal of apexification?

To induce root end closure by formation of a biological calcific barrier

What is a disadvantage of using calcium hydroxide in apexification?

It decreases fracture resistance of thin dentinal walls

What is the primary advantage of using MTA in regenerative endodontics?

It creates an artificial apical barrier

What is the purpose of applying a temporary filling after CaOH paste delivery?

To seal the tooth and prevent bacterial leakage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when using the Inverted Cone technique?

Leakage and poor adaptation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of applying acid etching to the dentin?

To create a bond between the dentin and composite resin Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal location for packing MTA in the apical region?

Within the apical 3 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using calcium sulphate in apexification?

It creates a resorbable extraradicular barrier Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a definite apical stop that can be probed at the apex?

It indicates the formation of a hard tissue barrier Signup and view all the answers

Why should posts be avoided in apexified teeth?

To prevent further weakening of the tooth structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Zinc Oxide and Eugenol is questionable for direct pulp capping?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue with Adhesive Resins in pulp capping?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Glass Ionomers or Resin Modified Glass Ionomers in pulp capping?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the theory of action of Calcium Hydroxide in pulp capping?

Calcium would diffuse from a CaOH dressing into the pulp and participate in the formation of reparative dentin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of increased bleeding during pulp capping?

Increased difficulty in obtaining an adequate seal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for VITAL immature tooth treatment?

Young age, Immature permanent teeth with open apex Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leaving a thin layer of dentin and some amount of caries during Stepwise Excavation?

To avoid exposure of the pulp Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the color change from deep red to light gray or brown during VITAL immature tooth treatment?

It indicates that the caries has been arrested Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for VITAL immature tooth treatment?

Badly mutilated teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying calcium hydroxide paste on the remaining carious dentin during VITAL immature tooth treatment?

To enhance the antimicrobial properties of the treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of calcium in dentinal bridge formation?

Blood stream Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Calcium Hydroxide in apexification techniques?

It is highly soluble and subject to dissolution over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using MTA in regenerative endodontics?

Its formation of dentine bridge and superior sealing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of MTA that makes it difficult to handle?

It has a prolonged setting time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between MTA and Calcium Hydroxide in terms of setting time?

MTA has a shorter setting time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between partial pulpotomy and total pulpotomy?

The extent of radicular pulp preservation Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is the prognosis of pulpotomy more likely to be poor?

When the size of exposure is large Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of MTA pulpotomy that distinguishes it from formocresol pulpotomy?

No dentin bridge formation Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic indicator of a healthy pulp in young permanent teeth with incomplete roots?

Presence of continued root development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of removing inflamed tissue in partial pulpotomy?

To expose deeper healthy coronal pulpal tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of pulp capping?

To promote healing of the pulp and maintain a vital pulp Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of controlling pulp bleeding during pulp capping?

To ensure a tight seal of the pulp capping material Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common indication for pulp capping?

Small mechanical exposure of the pulp during cavity preparation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a solution to the exposed pulp during pulp capping?

To control bleeding and achieve hemostasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common contraindication for pulp capping?

Wide pulp exposure with history of spontaneous pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of applying a rubber dam during pulp capping?

To isolate the tooth and prevent contamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flushing the cavity with NaOCl during pulp capping?

To disinfect the cavity and prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of anesthetizing the patient during pulp capping?

To reduce patient discomfort during the procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common material used for pulp capping?

Calcium hydroxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of applying a final restoration after pulp capping?

To seal the pulp capping material and prevent leakage Signup and view all the answers

Dental Pulp Inflammation and Ideal Material Requirements

Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of apexification?

What is a disadvantage of using calcium hydroxide in apexification?

What is the primary advantage of using MTA in regenerative endodontics?

What is the purpose of applying a temporary filling after CaOH paste delivery?

What is the primary concern when using the Inverted Cone technique?

What is the primary purpose of applying acid etching to the dentin?

What is the ideal location for packing MTA in the apical region?

What is the primary advantage of using calcium sulphate in apexification?

What is the significance of a definite apical stop that can be probed at the apex?

Why should posts be avoided in apexified teeth?

What is the primary reason Zinc Oxide and Eugenol is questionable for direct pulp capping?

What is a common issue with Adhesive Resins in pulp capping?

What is a benefit of using Glass Ionomers or Resin Modified Glass Ionomers in pulp capping?

What is the theory of action of Calcium Hydroxide in pulp capping?

What is a common consequence of increased bleeding during pulp capping?

What is the primary indication for VITAL immature tooth treatment?

What is the purpose of leaving a thin layer of dentin and some amount of caries during Stepwise Excavation?

What is the significance of the color change from deep red to light gray or brown during VITAL immature tooth treatment?

Which of the following is a contraindication for VITAL immature tooth treatment?

What is the purpose of applying calcium hydroxide paste on the remaining carious dentin during VITAL immature tooth treatment?

What is the primary source of calcium in dentinal bridge formation?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Calcium Hydroxide in apexification techniques?

What is the main advantage of using MTA in regenerative endodontics?

Which of the following is a characteristic of MTA that makes it difficult to handle?

What is the main difference between MTA and Calcium Hydroxide in terms of setting time?

What is the primary difference between partial pulpotomy and total pulpotomy?

In which situation is the prognosis of pulpotomy more likely to be poor?

What is a characteristic of MTA pulpotomy that distinguishes it from formocresol pulpotomy?

What is a diagnostic indicator of a healthy pulp in young permanent teeth with incomplete roots?

What is the primary purpose of removing inflamed tissue in partial pulpotomy?

What is the primary objective of pulp capping?

What is the significance of controlling pulp bleeding during pulp capping?

What is the most common indication for pulp capping?

What is the purpose of applying a solution to the exposed pulp during pulp capping?

What is the most common contraindication for pulp capping?

What is the significance of applying a rubber dam during pulp capping?

What is the purpose of flushing the cavity with NaOCl during pulp capping?

What is the significance of anesthetizing the patient during pulp capping?

What is the most common material used for pulp capping?

What is the primary purpose of applying a final restoration after pulp capping?

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