Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries Quiz
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What is the main aim of emergency treatment for traumatized permanent teeth?

  • Retain vitality of fractured or displaced tooth (correct)
  • Prescribe analgesics for pain relief
  • Administer antiseptic mouthwash and antibiotics
  • Perform pulp therapy immediately
  • Which of the following is included in the intermediate phase of treatment for traumatized permanent teeth?

  • Immobilization of displaced teeth
  • Pulp therapy (correct)
  • Permanent coronal restoration
  • Gingival and alveolar collar modification
  • What is recommended in the schedule for follow-up after trauma to permanent teeth?

  • Follow-up at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, then annually for 4–5 years (correct)
  • No follow-up is necessary
  • Weekly follow-up for 4-5 years
  • Monthly follow-up for 1 year
  • Which type of fracture may easily be overlooked without proper illumination?

    <p>Enamel infraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of permanent treatment for traumatized permanent teeth?

    <p>Apexogenesis/apexification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge in performing pulpectomy on immature teeth with a wide open apex?

    <p>Placing a suitable root filling material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has there been recent concern about the long-term use of calcium hydroxide in root canals?

    <p>It causes desiccation of dentinal proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional aim of the treatment for pulpectomy in immature teeth with a wide open apex?

    <p>Producing a barrier against which a root canal filling material can be placed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in performing pulpectomy on immature teeth with thin dentine walls?

    <p>Preventing re-infection of the root canal space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it time-consuming and technically difficult to treat immature teeth with a wide open apex?

    <p>There is no natural apical constriction or stop for root filling material</p> Signup and view all the answers

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