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

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

<p>Apexogenesis/apexification (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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