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What is the primary reason why pulp becomes infected?
What is the primary reason why pulp becomes infected?
- Because of the pressure that cannot be relieved from inside the tooth
- Because of the pain threshold of the patient
- Because the tooth does not heal by itself
- Due to increased blood flow and cellular activity (correct)
What may happen if the infected pulp is not treated?
What may happen if the infected pulp is not treated?
- The tooth will heal by itself
- The tooth will become more sensitive to hot or cold
- The infection may spread around the tissues destroying bone and supporting tissue (correct)
- The pain will become more severe
What is the purpose of filling the root canal with gutta-percha?
What is the purpose of filling the root canal with gutta-percha?
- To isolate the tooth
- To prevent the bacteria from entering the space again (correct)
- To clean the pulp from the pulp chamber and root canals
- To numb the area
What is an alternative to Root Canal Therapy?
What is an alternative to Root Canal Therapy?
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What is the primary purpose of root canal treatment?
What is the primary purpose of root canal treatment?
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What is the name of the rubber-like material used to fill the root canal?
What is the name of the rubber-like material used to fill the root canal?
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What is the purpose of a rubber sheet in the root canal treatment procedure?
What is the purpose of a rubber sheet in the root canal treatment procedure?
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What is the outcome if the pulp is not treated and the infection spreads?
What is the outcome if the pulp is not treated and the infection spreads?
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What is the purpose of injecting a local anesthetic in the root canal treatment procedure?
What is the purpose of injecting a local anesthetic in the root canal treatment procedure?
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What is a common symptom of an infected pulp?
What is a common symptom of an infected pulp?
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