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Which of the following is a primary use of Theracal?
Which of the following is a primary use of Theracal?
- For apexification procedures
- For direct and indirect pulp capping (correct)
- As a root canal filling material
- As a periodontal regeneration material
Which of the following statements about Bioaggregate is true?
Which of the following statements about Bioaggregate is true?
- It is primarily used as a root canal filling material.
- It is delivered as a pre-mixed paste in a syringe.
- It contains aluminum, which stimulates human PDL fibroblast proliferation.
- It is an aluminum-free formulation that aids in periodontal regeneration. (correct)
Which of the following is a component of Endosequence Root Repair Material (ERRM)?
Which of the following is a component of Endosequence Root Repair Material (ERRM)?
- Zirconium oxide (correct)
- Aluminum oxide
- Barium sulfate
- Calcium chloride
Which of the following statements about Endosequence Root Repair Material (ERRM) is false?
Which of the following statements about Endosequence Root Repair Material (ERRM) is false?
Which of the following materials showed higher calcium release and lower solubility when compared to ProRoot MTA and Dycal?
Which of the following materials showed higher calcium release and lower solubility when compared to ProRoot MTA and Dycal?
What is the primary mechanism of hardening reaction when powder and liquid are blended in glass ionomer cements (GICs)?
What is the primary mechanism of hardening reaction when powder and liquid are blended in glass ionomer cements (GICs)?
What is the key component in bioactive glass formulations (such as 45S5 and S53P4) that provides bioactivity?
What is the key component in bioactive glass formulations (such as 45S5 and S53P4) that provides bioactivity?
Which of the following materials has been shown to be effective against Enterococcus faecalis, a common bacteria associated with persistent apical periodontitis?
Which of the following materials has been shown to be effective against Enterococcus faecalis, a common bacteria associated with persistent apical periodontitis?
What is the key feature of Smart Dentin Replacement (SDR), a flowable composite material?
What is the key feature of Smart Dentin Replacement (SDR), a flowable composite material?
Which of the following materials is used for direct pulp capping, with the goal of promoting pulp healing and preventing the need for root canal treatment?
Which of the following materials is used for direct pulp capping, with the goal of promoting pulp healing and preventing the need for root canal treatment?
Which bioceramic endodontic sealer is known for its high pH, hydrophilicity, and active calcium hydroxide release?
Which bioceramic endodontic sealer is known for its high pH, hydrophilicity, and active calcium hydroxide release?
What type of nanoparticles are Gutta-Percha cones impregnated and coated with?
What type of nanoparticles are Gutta-Percha cones impregnated and coated with?
Which material is used in cariology, restorative dentistry, and periodontology, and has a pH-related antibacterial effect?
Which material is used in cariology, restorative dentistry, and periodontology, and has a pH-related antibacterial effect?
What makes Bioactive Glass (BAG) a suitable material for pulp capping and periapical bone healing?
What makes Bioactive Glass (BAG) a suitable material for pulp capping and periapical bone healing?
What characteristic allows Gutta-Percha cones with bioceramic sealers to achieve 'three-dimensional' bonded obturation?
What characteristic allows Gutta-Percha cones with bioceramic sealers to achieve 'three-dimensional' bonded obturation?
What is the primary advantage of using calcium hydroxide as a pulp-capping material?
What is the primary advantage of using calcium hydroxide as a pulp-capping material?
What is a limitation of long-term use of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament?
What is a limitation of long-term use of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament?
What is the purpose of developing controlled-release calcium hydroxide loaded microcapsules based on polylactic acid (PLA) and ethyl cellulose (EC)?
What is the purpose of developing controlled-release calcium hydroxide loaded microcapsules based on polylactic acid (PLA) and ethyl cellulose (EC)?
What is the primary composition of the powder component in MTYA1-Ca, a resin-based direct pulp-capping agent?
What is the primary composition of the powder component in MTYA1-Ca, a resin-based direct pulp-capping agent?
Which of the following statements about MTYA1-Ca is true?
Which of the following statements about MTYA1-Ca is true?
Which of the following is NOT a key advantage of bioactive glass compared to Ca(OH)â‚‚ for direct pulp capping?
Which of the following is NOT a key advantage of bioactive glass compared to Ca(OH)â‚‚ for direct pulp capping?
What is the main mechanism by which casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) aids in remineralization of tooth structure?
What is the main mechanism by which casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) aids in remineralization of tooth structure?
Which of the following is a key benefit of incorporating Galla chinensis extract into demineralized dentin (dDM) for use as an implant biomaterial?
Which of the following is a key benefit of incorporating Galla chinensis extract into demineralized dentin (dDM) for use as an implant biomaterial?
What is the primary factor that influences the rate of apatite formation when using bioactive glass powders for pulp capping?
What is the primary factor that influences the rate of apatite formation when using bioactive glass powders for pulp capping?
Which of the following effects is NOT associated with the incorporation of CPP-ACP nanoparticles into the cross-linked matrix of glass ionomer cements (GICs)?
Which of the following effects is NOT associated with the incorporation of CPP-ACP nanoparticles into the cross-linked matrix of glass ionomer cements (GICs)?
What is the main advantage of Cercon over traditional porcelain fused to metal restorations?
What is the main advantage of Cercon over traditional porcelain fused to metal restorations?
What feature of biomimetic materials allows them to strengthen the root following obturation?
What feature of biomimetic materials allows them to strengthen the root following obturation?
What type of study is still needed to confirm the long-term success of biomimetic materials?
What type of study is still needed to confirm the long-term success of biomimetic materials?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of biomimetic materials mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of biomimetic materials mentioned in the passage?
What is the main function of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in root canal therapy?
What is the main function of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in root canal therapy?
Which of the following bioactive materials can stimulate reparative mineralization of the coronal pulp and occlusion of the root canal lumen?
Which of the following bioactive materials can stimulate reparative mineralization of the coronal pulp and occlusion of the root canal lumen?
What is the role of Emdogain, a biomaterial containing Porcine proteins, in dental procedures?
What is the role of Emdogain, a biomaterial containing Porcine proteins, in dental procedures?
Which of the following is an ideal property for a biomaterial used in dental reconstruction?
Which of the following is an ideal property for a biomaterial used in dental reconstruction?
What is the purpose of coating dental implants with hydroxyapatite?
What is the purpose of coating dental implants with hydroxyapatite?
What is the primary function of Portland cement or MTA in pulp-capping and perforation repair procedures?
What is the primary function of Portland cement or MTA in pulp-capping and perforation repair procedures?
Which of the following biomaterials can promote the regeneration of tooth tissue?
Which of the following biomaterials can promote the regeneration of tooth tissue?
What is the primary use of n-Butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in dentistry?
What is the primary use of n-Butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in dentistry?
Which of the following bioactive materials can promote reparative mineralization of the coronal pulp?
Which of the following bioactive materials can promote reparative mineralization of the coronal pulp?
What is the primary function of synthetic bone materials used in craniomaxillofacial reconstruction?
What is the primary function of synthetic bone materials used in craniomaxillofacial reconstruction?
