23 Questions
Gastric acid erosion is a type of microbial irritant that affects the pulp.
False
The pulp irritant classification includes only three categories: Microbial, Physical, and Chemical.
False
Incompatibility of dental materials is a type of physical irritant that affects the pulp.
False
The effects of acidic food and drink on the pulp are a type of chemical irritant.
False
Intrinsic factors, such as the speed of bacterial ingress, affect the response of the pulp to bacteria.
True
The population of microorganisms in carious dentin is highest in the deepest layers.
False
Low pH fruit juices are an example of intrinsic factors causing erosion.
False
Gastric acid erosion typically affects the facial surface of the lower teeth.
False
Silicate filling material can be used without liners without causing pulp tissue irritation.
False
Diet cola drinks are less erosive than regular cola drinks due to their lower sugar content.
False
Industrial acids in the air are a primary cause of erosion on the palatal surface of the upper teeth.
False
Taking hydrochloric acid through a straw or glass tube can prevent erosion on the labial surface of anterior teeth.
False
When the caries reaches within 0.5 mm of the pulp, there is a significant decrease in the extent of inflammation.
False
The virulence of bacteria is a factor that affects the pulp's resistance to inflammation.
False
Tooth preparation is an example of a chemical irritant that can cause pulp trauma.
False
The width of the cavity has no significant impact on the pulp.
False
The healthy pulp responds to caries by receding away from the pulp surface.
False
Pulp tissue can undergo rapid necrosis immediately after pulp exposure.
True
Abrasion is a type of tooth surface loss caused by bacterial activity.
False
Holding a pipe between the teeth is an example of a habit that can cause tooth wear in the presence of an abrasive medium.
True
Tooth brush abrasion is usually seen as a rounded notch in the gingival portion of the facial aspect of teeth.
False
Chewing on hard objects such as pens or pencils is a type of chemical irritant that affects the pulp.
False
Abrasion can be caused by improper brushing or other habits in the absence of an abrasive medium.
False
Test your knowledge on the different types of pulp irritants that can cause injury and infection, including microbial, physical, irradiation, and chemical factors. Learn how caries, periodontal disease, and other factors can affect the pulp and lead to necrosis.
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