Triple Antibiotic Paste in Dentistry
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Tooth discoloration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to triple antibiotic paste that has been considered in some cases?

    <p>Ca(OH)2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a triple antibiotic paste in endodontic therapy?

    <p>To eradicate bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of mechanical irrigation in endodontic disinfection?

    <p>To flush out debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of aspiration in the context of endodontic treatment?

    <p>The process of removing fluids or gases from the body with a suction device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for removing the smear layer during instrumentation?

    <p>To facilitate the penetration of antibacterial agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the flow and penetration of irrigants within the root canal system?

    <p>Irrigation hydrodynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an irrigant in endodontic treatment?

    <p>To disinfect the canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause disease?

    <p>Disinfectant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason the Er:YAG laser wavelength is suitable for use in root canal treatment?

    <p>Its high affinity to hydroxyapatite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of using laser energy to activate irrigant solutions at a molecular level?

    <p>Photo-Activated Disinfection (PAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the two-step procedure involving the introduction of a photosensitizer followed by light illumination of the sensitized tissue?

    <p>Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (APDT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of combining a photosensitizer with light illumination in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (APDT)?

    <p>Synergism effect to produce antibacterial action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of antimicrobial action in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)?

    <p>Cell lysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using laser energy in root canal treatment?

    <p>Improved antibacterial efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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