Diagnosis of Pulp and Periapical Injuries in Dentistry

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What is the purpose of the thermal tests in pulp testing?

To detect the integrity of attachment apparatus
To assess the periodontal status of the tooth
To evaluate the problem completely
To assess the neural response (correct)

What is the purpose of the percussion test during intraoral examination?

To evaluate the problem completely
To assess the vitality of the tooth
To assess the periodontal status of the tooth
To detect the integrity of attachment apparatus (correct)

What is the purpose of the mobility test during intraoral examination?

To assess the neural response
To evaluate the problem completely
To assess the periodontal status of the tooth
To detect the integrity of attachment apparatus (correct)

What is the primary focus of questioning during history of present dental problem assessment?

Commencement of symptoms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be differentiated during intraoral palpation examination?

Normal landmarks from pathological intraoral swellings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted during extraoral examination?

Facial asymmetry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is observed to evaluate patients as they enter the operatory during extraoral examination?

Physical limitations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sensitivity tests in pulp testing?

To assess nerve response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is assessed in a general periodontal examination during intraoral examination?

Loss of attachment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is judged in relation to an adjacent tooth during mobility test?

The amount of movement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of examination should be performed to observe signs of inflammation, sinus tract openings, and induration?

Soft tissue examination (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted if any facial swelling is observed during extraoral examination?

The signs of inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which test delivers a graduated increase in electric current to excite a response from the A-delta nerve fibres?

Electric Pulp Test (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be placed adjacent to the pulp horn during the Electric Pulp Test?

Conducting medium (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can the Cone Beam CT detect?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Laser Doppler Flowmetry measure?

Blood flow (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Pulse Oximetry measure?

Oxygen concentration in the blood and pulse rate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of x-ray mentioned in the text?

It provides a 2-dimensional image for a 3-dimensional object (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is obtained when a positive response is elicited during the Electric Pulp Test?

Tingling or warm sensation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the aims of the lecture on 'Diagnosis Of Pulp And Periapical Injuries'?

To detail the history taking process and give an overview of odontogenic and non-odontogenic pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the diagnosis process involves reasons for seeking advice, symptoms and history?

Reasons for seeking advice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using scientific knowledge in making a diagnosis?

To identify disease processes and distinguish one disease from another (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does differential diagnosis in endodontics require?

Knowledge, skills, and ability to interpret and interact with a patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do the diagnostic steps in endodontics include?

Patient information, clinical examination, and radiographic examination and interpretation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the medical history enables the clinician to determine the need for medical consultation?

Medical conditions contraindicating conventional endodontic therapy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most convenient way of recording medical history?

Using a checklist kept in the patient’s file (C) Signup and view all the answers