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Why is camphor added to parachlorophenol (PCP)?
Why is camphor added to parachlorophenol (PCP)?
- Enhances the toxic effect of PCP
- Reduces the irritating effect of PCP (correct)
- Has diluent action
- Decreases the antimicrobial effect of PCP
What is the role of phenolic and similar compounds when placed on a cotton pellet in the pulp chamber?
What is the role of phenolic and similar compounds when placed on a cotton pellet in the pulp chamber?
- Enhance the antimicrobial effect
- Minimize chances of periapical irritation
- Increase surface tension in the canal
- Allow vapors to penetrate the entire canal preparation (correct)
What is the bactericidal effect level of formocresol?
What is the bactericidal effect level of formocresol?
- 5%
- 2% (correct)
- 1%
- 10%
What type of compound is paraformaldehyde?
What type of compound is paraformaldehyde?
In endodontics, why is sodium hypochlorite sometimes used as an intracanal medicament?
In endodontics, why is sodium hypochlorite sometimes used as an intracanal medicament?
What are the properties of paraformaldehyde?
What are the properties of paraformaldehyde?
What is a disadvantage of using calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament?
What is a disadvantage of using calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament?
Which statement about the use of calcium hydroxide is true?
Which statement about the use of calcium hydroxide is true?
What is the primary purpose of using a corticosteroid-antibiotic combination like Ledermix in endodontic treatment?
What is the primary purpose of using a corticosteroid-antibiotic combination like Ledermix in endodontic treatment?
Which statement about the use of calcium hydroxide in endodontic treatment is false?
Which statement about the use of calcium hydroxide in endodontic treatment is false?
According to the information provided, what is the primary advantage of using Ledermix paste as a root canal medicament?
According to the information provided, what is the primary advantage of using Ledermix paste as a root canal medicament?
Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of using calcium hydroxide in endodontic treatment?
Which of the following is not mentioned as an advantage of using calcium hydroxide in endodontic treatment?
What is a required characteristic for an intracanal medication mentioned in the text?
What is a required characteristic for an intracanal medication mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a key consideration for the placement procedure of an intracanal medication?
Which of the following is a key consideration for the placement procedure of an intracanal medication?
What is a feature of Triple-Antibiotics Paste based on the text?
What is a feature of Triple-Antibiotics Paste based on the text?
Which component is associated with the Bioactive Glass mentioned in the text?
Which component is associated with the Bioactive Glass mentioned in the text?
What is a side effect associated with Eugenol at high doses?
What is a side effect associated with Eugenol at high doses?
Why is Parachlorophenol no longer used in endodontics?
Why is Parachlorophenol no longer used in endodontics?
