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What is the primary purpose of a direct pulp cap?

  • To perform a surgical opening in the bone
  • To remove infected pulp tissue
  • To numb the tooth before root canal treatment
  • To protect exposed pulp with a dental material (correct)

Which statement accurately defines irreversible pulpitis?

  • Pain that resolves spontaneously without intervention
  • It indicates a chronic condition without symptoms
  • The pulp can heal with proper treatment
  • An infectious condition that requires root canal therapy (correct)

What is the function of electric pulp testing in endodontics?

  • To evaluate the extent of gum disease
  • To measure the temperature of the pulp
  • To determine the vitality of the pulp (correct)
  • To assess the presence of abscesses

Which type of diagnosis distinguishes between a reversible and irreversible pulp condition?

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What does the process of apical curettage involve?

<p>Surgical removal of infectious material around the root apex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure involves the complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth?

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

What is the role of an endodontist?

<p>They specialize in managing dental pulp and periradicular tissues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with pulpal nerve damage?

<p>Pain during physical exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause an inflammatory reaction resulting in a periradicular abscess?

<p>Trauma to the tooth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reversible pulpitis?

<p>Temporary sensitivity after a dental procedure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is an abscess?

A localized infected area with a buildup of pus.

What is acute pulpitis?

A sudden, intense pain in the tooth that quickly goes away, often caused by a bacterial infection.

What is an apical curettage?

Removing infected material around the tip of a tooth's root.

What is an apicoectomy?

Surgical removal of the tip of a tooth's root.

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What is irreversible pulpitis?

An infected pulp that cannot heal and needs root canal therapy.

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Periradicular abscess

An infection and inflammation around the root of a tooth, usually caused by bacteria reaching the pulp.

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Pulpitis

Inflammation of the dental pulp, the soft tissue inside a tooth.

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Root canal therapy

A procedure that removes the infected or damaged pulp from a tooth and fills the empty space to protect it.

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What is the difference between pulpectomy and pulpotomy?

Pulpectomy removes the entire pulp, while pulpotomy only removes the coronal (top) portion of the pulp.

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What causes pulpal damage?

Pulpal damage can be caused by physical irritation like a blow to the tooth, or infection caused by bacteria reaching the pulp through tooth decay.

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