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What is the primary nature of the smear layer created by instrumentation?
What is the primary nature of the smear layer created by instrumentation?
- Organic
- Necrotic
- Bacterial
- Inorganic (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a current method of smear layer removal?
Which of the following is NOT a current method of smear layer removal?
- Laser (correct)
- Ultrasonics
- Chemicals (EDTA and sodium hypochlorite solutions)
- Sonics
What is the effect of the smear layer on the quality of root canal treatment?
What is the effect of the smear layer on the quality of root canal treatment?
- It prevents the close adaptation of root filling materials to canal walls
- It has no impact on root canal treatment
- It may prevent the penetration of intracanal medicaments and sealers into the dentinal tubules (correct)
- It enhances the penetration of intracanal medicaments and sealers into the dentinal tubules
What are the components of the smear layer created by instrumentation?
What are the components of the smear layer created by instrumentation?
Which technique is commonly used for smear layer removal?
Which technique is commonly used for smear layer removal?
What may interfere with the close adaptation of root filling materials to canal walls?
What may interfere with the close adaptation of root filling materials to canal walls?
How can the smear layer be removed from root canal walls?
How can the smear layer be removed from root canal walls?
What can the thick smear layer created by instrumentation prevent?
What can the thick smear layer created by instrumentation prevent?
Which method is recommended to remove the inorganic (calcium salts) from the smear layer?
Which method is recommended to remove the inorganic (calcium salts) from the smear layer?
What is the primary purpose of sodium hypochlorite in root canal treatment?
What is the primary purpose of sodium hypochlorite in root canal treatment?
In what type of canal preparation is lateral condensation of cold gutta-percha not the technique of choice?
In what type of canal preparation is lateral condensation of cold gutta-percha not the technique of choice?
What is the main purpose of establishing a higher quality apical seal in root canal treatment?
What is the main purpose of establishing a higher quality apical seal in root canal treatment?
What is the recommended size for a spreader to be used in most cases regardless of the master cone size?
What is the recommended size for a spreader to be used in most cases regardless of the master cone size?
What are the standardized sizes and shapes of gutta-percha points meant to match?
What are the standardized sizes and shapes of gutta-percha points meant to match?
Which test is used to determine if the primary gutta-percha point is visually suitable for a root canal?
Which test is used to determine if the primary gutta-percha point is visually suitable for a root canal?
What is the purpose of using sealer in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of using sealer in root canal treatment?
Which method can be used for placing the master point (master GP cone) with the sealer?
Which method can be used for placing the master point (master GP cone) with the sealer?
What is the purpose of using a spreader in root canal obturation?
What is the purpose of using a spreader in root canal obturation?
What is the risk of using excessive compaction forces during lateral compaction?
What is the risk of using excessive compaction forces during lateral compaction?
What is the purpose of using an accessory cone in root canal obturation?
What is the purpose of using an accessory cone in root canal obturation?
What is the significance of searing protruding points at the orifice of the canal?
What is the significance of searing protruding points at the orifice of the canal?
Why is it important for the obturation mass to have no voids during root canal obturation?
Why is it important for the obturation mass to have no voids during root canal obturation?
What is the potential consequence of inadequate condensation during root canal obturation?
What is the potential consequence of inadequate condensation during root canal obturation?
What is the purpose of using a scalpel blade on a glass slab when cutting the cone?
What is the purpose of using a scalpel blade on a glass slab when cutting the cone?
What is 'tugback' in reference to root canal treatment?
What is 'tugback' in reference to root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of the 'radiograph test' in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of the 'radiograph test' in root canal treatment?
What should be done if the radiograph shows that the gutta-percha point was forced beyond the apex?
What should be done if the radiograph shows that the gutta-percha point was forced beyond the apex?
What is the purpose of placing an absorbent paper point in the canal while preparations are being made to cement the filling point?
What is the purpose of placing an absorbent paper point in the canal while preparations are being made to cement the filling point?
What is considered an ideal consistency for root canal cement when mixing it?
What is considered an ideal consistency for root canal cement when mixing it?
What might cause a sensation of much greater intensity than periapical tissue during root canal treatment?
What might cause a sensation of much greater intensity than periapical tissue during root canal treatment?
What should be done if an initial gutta-percha point does not go completely into place?
What should be done if an initial gutta-percha point does not go completely into place?
What is the primary purpose of making an obturation verification radiograph?
What is the primary purpose of making an obturation verification radiograph?
In which teeth should the gutta-percha be removed 1mm apical to the gingival margin?
In which teeth should the gutta-percha be removed 1mm apical to the gingival margin?
What is an example of an adequate feature reflecting proper shaping in obturation?
What is an example of an adequate feature reflecting proper shaping in obturation?
Why is it important to have a properly placed coronal restoration in obturation?
Why is it important to have a properly placed coronal restoration in obturation?
What is a disadvantage of not having a proper coronal seal?
What is a disadvantage of not having a proper coronal seal?
What is an advantage of making an obturation verification radiograph before searing off excess GP?
What is an advantage of making an obturation verification radiograph before searing off excess GP?
In which teeth should the gutta-percha be removed 1mm apical to the canal orifice?
In which teeth should the gutta-percha be removed 1mm apical to the canal orifice?
What does the presence of excess sealer puff above a tooth indicate in an obturation verification radiograph?
What does the presence of excess sealer puff above a tooth indicate in an obturation verification radiograph?
