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What is the recommended shape to access preps for a normal tooth with radiographic evidence of pulp chamber and canal space?
What is the recommended shape to access preps for a normal tooth with radiographic evidence of pulp chamber and canal space?
- Round form
- Ribbon/figure-eight form
- Outline form (correct)
- Ovoid form
Which tooth type is most likely to have straight line access to the apical canal/first curvature?
Which tooth type is most likely to have straight line access to the apical canal/first curvature?
- Anterior teeth (correct)
- Premolars
- Molars with bifurcations
- Posterior teeth with trifurcations
What is the purpose of caries removal before entering the pulp chamber or radicular space?
What is the purpose of caries removal before entering the pulp chamber or radicular space?
- To prevent materials from entering the canal space
- To facilitate unstrained instrument placement
- To develop an aseptic environment (correct)
- To assess for restorability before treatment
What is the major concern of cleaning the periphery before entering the pulp chamber and canal space?
What is the major concern of cleaning the periphery before entering the pulp chamber and canal space?
Which canal morphology is common in lower molars among the Asian population?
Which canal morphology is common in lower molars among the Asian population?
When should a rubber dam be placed before performing endodontic procedures?
When should a rubber dam be placed before performing endodontic procedures?
Which type of tooth is most likely to have absent pulp horns?
Which type of tooth is most likely to have absent pulp horns?
What is the primary purpose of convenience form in endodontic procedures?
What is the primary purpose of convenience form in endodontic procedures?
What effect does attrition have on pulp horns?
What effect does attrition have on pulp horns?
What should be used to detect canal orifice or dislodge calcifications during endodontic procedures?
What should be used to detect canal orifice or dislodge calcifications during endodontic procedures?
What is the purpose of using isolation during endodontic treatment?
What is the purpose of using isolation during endodontic treatment?
What are the components of a rubber dam (RD) used for isolation in endodontic treatment?
What are the components of a rubber dam (RD) used for isolation in endodontic treatment?
What preparation may be necessary before placing a rubber dam in cases where there is not much tooth structure to clamp?
What preparation may be necessary before placing a rubber dam in cases where there is not much tooth structure to clamp?
Where is the general location of the pulp in teeth?
Where is the general location of the pulp in teeth?
What is the significance of pulp horns being more prominent in young teeth?
What is the significance of pulp horns being more prominent in young teeth?
Why is plastic recommended over metal frames for rubber dam placement in endodontic treatment?
Why is plastic recommended over metal frames for rubber dam placement in endodontic treatment?
When using a non-wing clamp, what should be placed first before clamping?
When using a non-wing clamp, what should be placed first before clamping?
What is the purpose of using caulk in rubber dam placement during endodontic treatment?
What is the purpose of using caulk in rubber dam placement during endodontic treatment?
