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What is the mechanism of action of demeclocycline in reducing bacterial growth?
What is the mechanism of action of demeclocycline in reducing bacterial growth?
- Inhibition of DNA replication
- Activation of apoptosis in bacteria
- Disruption of bacterial cell membranes
- Inhibition of ribosomal protein synthesis (correct)
What is a potential concern regarding the use of intracanal antibiotic pastes?
What is a potential concern regarding the use of intracanal antibiotic pastes?
- Tooth discoloration
- Bacterial resistance (correct)
- Toxicity to pulp cells
- All of the above
What is the advantage of using a syringe and needle to apply an irrigant into a canal?
What is the advantage of using a syringe and needle to apply an irrigant into a canal?
- It provides exact placement of the irrigant (correct)
- It allows for more effective rinsing of debris
- It reduces the risk of toxicity
- It increases the antimicrobial properties of the irrigant
What is a reported effect of using minocycline in intracanal pastes?
What is a reported effect of using minocycline in intracanal pastes?
What is the alternative to triple antibiotic paste that has been considered in some cases?
What is the alternative to triple antibiotic paste that has been considered in some cases?
What is the purpose of using a triple antibiotic paste in endodontic therapy?
What is the purpose of using a triple antibiotic paste in endodontic therapy?
What is the primary objective of mechanical irrigation in endodontic disinfection?
What is the primary objective of mechanical irrigation in endodontic disinfection?
What is the definition of aspiration in the context of endodontic treatment?
What is the definition of aspiration in the context of endodontic treatment?
What is the primary reason for removing the smear layer during instrumentation?
What is the primary reason for removing the smear layer during instrumentation?
What is the term used to describe the flow and penetration of irrigants within the root canal system?
What is the term used to describe the flow and penetration of irrigants within the root canal system?
What is the primary function of an irrigant in endodontic treatment?
What is the primary function of an irrigant in endodontic treatment?
What is the term used to describe an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause disease?
What is the term used to describe an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause disease?
What is the primary reason the Er:YAG laser wavelength is suitable for use in root canal treatment?
What is the primary reason the Er:YAG laser wavelength is suitable for use in root canal treatment?
What is the term for the process of using laser energy to activate irrigant solutions at a molecular level?
What is the term for the process of using laser energy to activate irrigant solutions at a molecular level?
What is the term for the two-step procedure involving the introduction of a photosensitizer followed by light illumination of the sensitized tissue?
What is the term for the two-step procedure involving the introduction of a photosensitizer followed by light illumination of the sensitized tissue?
What is the effect of combining a photosensitizer with light illumination in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (APDT)?
What is the effect of combining a photosensitizer with light illumination in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (APDT)?
What is the primary mechanism of antimicrobial action in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)?
What is the primary mechanism of antimicrobial action in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)?
What is the benefit of using laser energy in root canal treatment?
What is the benefit of using laser energy in root canal treatment?
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