Dental Working Length Definition
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What is the significance of the working length in endodontic treatment?

  • Determines the color of the dental pulp
  • Determines the amount of anesthesia required
  • Determines how far into the canal instruments can be placed (correct)
  • Determines the tooth length accurately

What are the consequences of an over-extended working length in endodontic treatment?

  • Increased post-operative pain (correct)
  • Under-filling of the root canal
  • Complete regeneration of cementum
  • Lower success rate due to incomplete regeneration

Which method is a non-radiographic way to determine the working length in endodontic treatment?

  • Xeroradiography
  • Electronic apex locator (correct)
  • Radio visiography (RVG)
  • Grossman's method

What complications may arise due to loss of working length in endodontic treatment?

<p>Ledge formation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have a straight-line access in endodontic treatment?

<p>To ensure unobstructed penetration of instruments into the apical constriction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of anatomic apex?

<p>The tip or end of the root determined morphologically (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the apical constriction typically located in relation to the apical foramen?

<p>1 mm short of the apical foramen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cementodentinal junction?

<p>The region where cementum and dentin are united (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the working length in Antirios relate to the insical edge?

<p>Working length extends from the insical edge to the apical foramen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radiographic apex?

<p>The tip or end of the root determined radiographically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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