10 Questions
What is the main aim of emergency treatment for traumatized permanent teeth?
Retain vitality of fractured or displaced tooth
Which of the following is included in the intermediate phase of treatment for traumatized permanent teeth?
Pulp therapy
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
Which type of fracture may easily be overlooked without proper illumination?
Enamel infraction
What is the aim of permanent treatment for traumatized permanent teeth?
Apexogenesis/apexification
What is the primary challenge in performing pulpectomy on immature teeth with a wide open apex?
Placing a suitable root filling material
Why has there been recent concern about the long-term use of calcium hydroxide in root canals?
It causes desiccation of dentinal proteins
What is the traditional aim of the treatment for pulpectomy in immature teeth with a wide open apex?
Producing a barrier against which a root canal filling material can be placed
What is the main challenge in performing pulpectomy on immature teeth with thin dentine walls?
Preventing re-infection of the root canal space
Why is it time-consuming and technically difficult to treat immature teeth with a wide open apex?
There is no natural apical constriction or stop for root filling material
Test your knowledge on the management of traumatic dental injuries to the permanent dentition. Learn about the aims and principles of treatment for emergency situations, including retaining vitality of fractured teeth and treating exposed pulp tissue.
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