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What is the significance of the working length in endodontic treatment?
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?
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?
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?
What complications may arise due to loss of working length in endodontic treatment?
Why is it important to have a straight-line access in endodontic treatment?
Why is it important to have a straight-line access in endodontic treatment?
What is the definition of anatomic apex?
What is the definition of anatomic apex?
Where is the apical constriction typically located in relation to the apical foramen?
Where is the apical constriction typically located in relation to the apical foramen?
What is the cementodentinal junction?
What is the cementodentinal junction?
How does the working length in Antirios relate to the insical edge?
How does the working length in Antirios relate to the insical edge?
What is the radiographic apex?
What is the radiographic apex?