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What is the primary reason for sealing the root-canal filling material with a base material?
What is the primary reason for sealing the root-canal filling material with a base material?
- To prevent the bleaching agent from affecting the tooth structure
- To enhance the esthetic appearance of the tooth
- To improve the marginal seal of the restoration
- To prevent the bleaching agent from penetrating into the periodontal space or root canal (correct)
What is the primary cause of tooth discoloration?
What is the primary cause of tooth discoloration?
- Hydrogen sulfate formation
- Hemolysis of erythrocytes in the dentin tubules (correct)
- Radiologically detectable periapical radiolucency
- Oxidative reactions of bleaching agents
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of tooth discoloration in non-vital teeth?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of tooth discoloration in non-vital teeth?
- Root canal therapy
- Tooth decay (correct)
- Pulp tissue damage
- Blood byproducts
What is a crucial requirement for internal tooth bleaching?
What is a crucial requirement for internal tooth bleaching?
What is the primary reason why non-vital teeth may undergo internal staining after root canal treatment?
What is the primary reason why non-vital teeth may undergo internal staining after root canal treatment?
What is the primary indication for non-vital bleaching?
What is the primary indication for non-vital bleaching?
Which of the following is a key factor in the effectiveness of non-vital bleaching?
Which of the following is a key factor in the effectiveness of non-vital bleaching?
Which of the following bleaching agents is NOT commonly used in internal tooth bleaching?
Which of the following bleaching agents is NOT commonly used in internal tooth bleaching?
What should be replaced prior to bleaching, according to the text?
What should be replaced prior to bleaching, according to the text?
What is the name of the internal tooth bleaching technique first described by Spasser in 1961?
What is the name of the internal tooth bleaching technique first described by Spasser in 1961?
What is the purpose of internal bleaching in non-vital teeth?
What is the purpose of internal bleaching in non-vital teeth?
What is a contraindication for internal bleaching?
What is a contraindication for internal bleaching?
What is the purpose of a waiting period in cases of radiologically detectable periapical radiolucency?
What is the purpose of a waiting period in cases of radiologically detectable periapical radiolucency?
What is a consequence of pulp necrosis in teeth?
What is a consequence of pulp necrosis in teeth?
What is the primary reason why non-vital bleaching is most effective on teeth with stable restorations?
What is the primary reason why non-vital bleaching is most effective on teeth with stable restorations?
Why is patient compliance crucial in non-vital bleaching?
Why is patient compliance crucial in non-vital bleaching?
Why is it necessary to cover the cement used to close perforations with a base?
Why is it necessary to cover the cement used to close perforations with a base?
What is the result of the oxidative reactions of bleaching agents?
What is the result of the oxidative reactions of bleaching agents?
What is a characteristic of internal tooth bleaching?
What is a characteristic of internal tooth bleaching?
What is the primary goal of internal tooth bleaching?
What is the primary goal of internal tooth bleaching?
What is the significance of dentin in internal tooth bleaching?
What is the significance of dentin in internal tooth bleaching?
What is the primary focus of aesthetics in dentistry?
What is the primary focus of aesthetics in dentistry?
What is the main difference between vital and non-vital bleaching?
What is the main difference between vital and non-vital bleaching?
What is a common indication for non-vital tooth bleaching?
What is a common indication for non-vital tooth bleaching?
Which of the following is a contraindication for non-vital tooth bleaching?
Which of the following is a contraindication for non-vital tooth bleaching?
What is the primary cause of non-vital tooth discoloration?
What is the primary cause of non-vital tooth discoloration?
What is the purpose of using GI or RMGI in non-vital tooth bleaching?
What is the purpose of using GI or RMGI in non-vital tooth bleaching?
What is the primary goal of walking bleach technique?
What is the primary goal of walking bleach technique?
Which of the following is a complication of non-vital tooth bleaching?
Which of the following is a complication of non-vital tooth bleaching?
What is the term for the lightening of the color of a tooth through the application of a chemical agent?
What is the term for the lightening of the color of a tooth through the application of a chemical agent?
Why do teeth that have undergone root canal therapy often darken?
Why do teeth that have undergone root canal therapy often darken?
What is essential for nonvital bleaching to be effective on teeth with stable restorations?
What is essential for nonvital bleaching to be effective on teeth with stable restorations?
Why is patient desire for aesthetics important in nonvital bleaching?
Why is patient desire for aesthetics important in nonvital bleaching?
What is crucial for patient compliance in nonvital bleaching?
What is crucial for patient compliance in nonvital bleaching?
What is the most important factor in the effectiveness of internal bleaching?
What is the most important factor in the effectiveness of internal bleaching?
Why is it essential to clean the dentin in internal bleaching?
Why is it essential to clean the dentin in internal bleaching?
What happens when a fiber post is cemented in the root canal and the pulp chamber is filled with composite resin?
What happens when a fiber post is cemented in the root canal and the pulp chamber is filled with composite resin?
What is a contraindication for internal bleaching?
What is a contraindication for internal bleaching?
Why is it necessary to remove all restorative materials from the access cavity?
Why is it necessary to remove all restorative materials from the access cavity?
What is the primary reason for patient desire for aesthetics in nonvital bleaching?
What is the primary reason for patient desire for aesthetics in nonvital bleaching?
