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Vital pulp therapy is recommended for all teeth diagnosed with necrotic pulpitis.
Vital pulp therapy is recommended for all teeth diagnosed with necrotic pulpitis.
False
Direct pulp capping and pulpotomy procedures are always successful.
Direct pulp capping and pulpotomy procedures are always successful.
False
Pulp testing is not used in the initial diagnosis of pulpitis.
Pulp testing is not used in the initial diagnosis of pulpitis.
False
Vital pulp therapy aims to remove the entire pulp tissue.
Vital pulp therapy aims to remove the entire pulp tissue.
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Radiographic evaluation is not necessary for the diagnosis of pulpitis.
Radiographic evaluation is not necessary for the diagnosis of pulpitis.
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Study Notes
Vital Pulp Therapy
- Recommended for teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis or partially inflamed pulps
- Aims to conserve remaining healthy tissue to generate a hard tissue barrier
- Hard tissue barrier seals and protects the pulp from future microbial insult
Diagnosis and Procedure Suitability
- Initial diagnosis based on:
- Radiographic evaluation
- Pulp testing
- Patient history
- Clinical evaluation
- Diagnosis determines suitability and probable outcome for direct pulp capping and pulpotomy procedures
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Description
This quiz covers the principles of vital pulp therapy, including indications, diagnosis, and procedures for direct pulp capping and pulpotomy. Test your knowledge of reversible pulpitis and partially inflamed pulps. Determine the suitability and probable outcome for these procedures.
