Vertical Root Fractures
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Which of the following sites is most likely to radiate pain to the ear?

  • Mandibular molar (correct)
  • Maxillary molar
  • Maxillary premolar
  • Mandibular premolar
  • What is the best way to detect a cracked tooth?

  • Using color dyes
  • Radiographic examination
  • Tooth sleuth (correct)
  • Transillumination
  • Which teeth are most likely to have a chronic peri-radicular abscess?

  • Incisors
  • Molars (correct)
  • Premolars
  • Canines
  • Which of the following materials is NOT used in the manufacturing process of a k-type hand instrument?

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

    What is the clinical hallmark of a chronic peri-radicular abscess?

    <p>Presence of a sinus tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cross-sectional shape of a k-type hand instrument?

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

    How is the wire for a k-type hand instrument manufactured?

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

    Which of the following best describes the treatment protocol for a patient with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis of tooth number 12?

    <p>Root canal treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the ideal treatment option for a vertical root fracture?

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

    Which of the following conditions indicates a periodontal problem rather than an endodontic problem?

    <p>Lateral percussion sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common radiographic finding associated with a vertical root fracture?

    <p>Radial lucency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does an endo lesion usually originate from?

    <p>The pulp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Endodontic infection usually contains which type of bacteria?

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

    What is the danger zone for perforations during canal instrumentation in mandibular molars?

    <p>The distal root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main ingredient in gutta-percha points?

    <p>Zinc oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When treating a pareo endo true combined lesion, which problem should be treated first?

    <p>Endodontic problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic clinical feature of a chronic peri-radicular abscess?

    <p>Sinus tract drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tissues will not regenerate after a root canal treatment?

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

    What should you do if you detect a ledge while performing non-surgical endodontic therapy?

    <p>Use a smaller file to renegotiate the natural canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of vertical root fracture?

    <p>Excessive condensation forces on an over-prepared canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An 8 year old patient presents with an LS class D fracture of tooth number 8. In an effort to attain a Popol diagnosis, which of the following tests is least reliable?

    <p>B. Electric pulp test (EPT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Radiographic examination shows a horizontal fracture of the apical third of the root. What is the best treatment?

    <p>B. Splinting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Popol anatomy dictates which of the following access openings for a maxillary first molar?

    <p>A. Triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is generally regarded as the most reliable testing method for diagnosing dental issues?

    <p>A. Percussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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