Endodontic Diagnosis by Dr. Faisal Alnassar

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What are the 3C's that Grossman stated are evaluated during visual and tactile inspection of teeth?

Color, Contour, Consistency (correct)

Calcification, Caries, Count

Crown, Cavity, Canal

Cracks, Chips, Cavities

Inflammatory conditions can be easily visualized in the gingiva by changes in its ___.

Contour

Consistency

Translucency

Color (correct)

Which of the following is indicative of a pathological state when inspecting soft tissues intraorally?

Coral pink color

Firm, resistant tissue

Scalloped contour

Soft, fluctuant tissue (correct)

What is one indication of pulpless teeth during an intraoral examination of hard tissues?

Opaque discoloration Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is commonly used during visual and tactile inspection of teeth?

Mouth mirror Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal color of healthy gingiva?

Coral pink Signup and view all the answers

What vital sign is considered a standard measurement, with pain intensity documented on a scale of 0 to 10?

Pain intensity Signup and view all the answers

For how long should dental patients' symptoms be compared with control teeth to identify lingering pain?

Long lasting Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked to define a 'normal' patient response before identifying lingering pain?

Control teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common factor that initiates dental pain as per the text?

Mastication Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered before treating a patient with a dental emergency who has elevated systolic blood pressure?

Normal control teeth response Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for pulse rate per minute as mentioned in the text?

> 60 and < 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of endodontic diagnosis?

To identify the cause of the patient's problem Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of endodontic diagnosis involves the clinician questioning the patient about symptoms and history?

Stage 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as an objective sign in endodontic diagnosis?

Swelling identified by the clinician Signup and view all the answers

In endodontic diagnosis, what distinguishes subjective from objective phenomena?

Whether they are reported by the patient or observed by the clinician Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of endodontic diagnosis involves creating a tentative list of differential diagnoses?

Stage 3 Signup and view all the answers

What defines the process of diagnosing deviations from health and their causes in endodontics?

The art and science of detection and distinction Signup and view all the answers

What is one indication of a total body reaction to an inflammatory disease?

Elevated body temperature Signup and view all the answers

Why is palpation of cervical and submandibular lymph nodes an integral part of the examination protocol?

To differentiate between localized and diffuse swelling Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential sign of canine space infection according to the text?

Loss of definition of the nasolabial fold Signup and view all the answers

Why is an extraoral examination important in dentistry?

To determine facial asymmetry and swelling Signup and view all the answers

What is typically the result of extraoral facial swelling of odontogenic origin?

Endodontic etiology Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the drainage from an extraoral sinus tract?

A culture obtained for examination Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the pulp vitality test (Electric pulp test)?

It is most accurate when a response is obtained to any amount of electric current. Signup and view all the answers

How should the suspected tooth be tested during the pulp vitality test?

Twice to confirm the results. Signup and view all the answers

What should the probe tip of the electric pulp test be coated with?

Toothpaste Signup and view all the answers

Where should the coated probe tip be placed during the electric pulp test?

In the incisal third of the facial or buccal area of the tooth. Signup and view all the answers

When should a bridging technique be attempted during the electric pulp test?

When a complete coverage crown or extensive restoration is present. Signup and view all the answers

What does a false-positive response mean in the pulp vitality test?

The tooth is vital, but there is a response. Signup and view all the answers