Endodontic Armamentarium and Examination Tools

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What is the most important instrument for determining the location of the root canal?

  • Electronic apex locator (correct)
  • Gates-glidden drills
  • Munce bur
  • Ultrasonic vibrator

Which instrument is used for removing pulp stones and dystrophic calcification?

  • Hand files
  • Peeso reamer
  • Barbed broach (correct)
  • Rotary files

What is the purpose of the Endo Vac system?

  • Coronal seal
  • Obturation
  • Canal instrumentation
  • Irrigation (correct)

Which material is used for the apical seal after an apicoectomy?

<p>Glass ionomer cement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before placing sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL) in a canal?

<p>Remove one completely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to scrape out infected tissue during an apicoectomy?

<p>Mithcells Trimmer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to cut into bone to expose and excise the infected apex during an apicoectomy?

<p>Straight handpiece and bur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be placed in the access opening if not bleaching or a crown is the final restoration?

<p>Permanent restoration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL) is mixed with chlorhexidine (Chx)?

<p>A brown precipitate forms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding MTAD (EDTA + detergent) during irrigation?

<p>To remove debris and smear layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Endodon%c Armamentarium?

<p>To shape the root and obturate the root (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used for locating and uncovering the root canals?

<p>Endo explorer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to control the environment and protect the patient during endodontic procedures?

<p>Rubber dam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which examination tool is usually used for decay and periodontal issues?

<p>X-ray (FMX) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an EPT (Electric Pulp Tester) during endodontic procedures?

<p>To test the vitality of the pulp (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using methylene blue dye during endodontic procedures?

<p>To visualize root canal anatomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of X-ray provides a 3D image of the teeth and jaws?

<p>Cone beam tomography (CBT) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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