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Answers are based on colleagues best efforts and may not be 100% accurate. If you believe an answer is incorrect, please click the Report button to let us know. Please fill in your details to continue NameEmailPhone Number 1 / 50 Category: Endodontics 1) A file broke in the apical part of the mesial root during endo. Bypassing and retrieval failed. What is the next step? Obturate to the level of the broken file Extraction Apical surgery Retreatment Obturating to the level of the broken file is a common approach. 2 / 50 Category: Endodontics 2) Which dental material requires careful handling due to its caustic nature? Calcium hydroxide Formocresol Sodium hypochlorite Ferric sulfate Formocresol is highly caustic and requires careful handling. 3 / 50 Category: Endodontics 3) How long should an avulsed tooth be splinted if extraoral time is 45 minutes? 8 weeks rigid splint 2-3 weeks functional splint 4 weeks 6 weeks A functional splint for 2-3 weeks is recommended. 4 / 50 Category: Endodontics 4) A pink color on the crown indicates what? Necrosis External resorption Pulpitis Internal resorption Pink discoloration is a sign of internal resorption. 5 / 50 Category: Endodontics 5) What is the primary cause of internal resorption? Trauma Dento alveolar abscess Inflammation in coronal pulp Infection Inflammation in the coronal pulp is the main cause of internal resorption. 6 / 50 Category: Endodontics 6) Which instrument is used for removing pulp tissue? Lentulospiral Barber broach Pesso reamer Gates Glidden Barber broach is designed to remove pulp tissue. 7 / 50 Category: Endodontics 7) What gives MTA its radiopacity? Zinc oxide Calcium oxide Bismuth oxide Silica Bismuth oxide is added to MTA for radiopacity. 8 / 50 Category: Endodontics 8) What is the pH of sodium hypochlorite? 7 9 5 11 Sodium hypochlorite has a high pH of around 11. 9 / 50 Category: Endodontics 9) A 4-year-old with intruded primary incisors touching the permanents. What is the management? Monitor Reposition and splint Extract both teeth Allow for spontaneous eruption Extraction is recommended to prevent damage to permanent teeth. 10 / 50 Category: Endodontics 10) A patient with a suspected VRF and an isolated pocket. What is the best initial investigation? Bitewing Occlusal radiograph CBCT PA CBCT provides the most detailed imaging for VRF. 11 / 50 Category: Endodontics 11) A patient with severe pain, isolated deep pocket, and bone loss distal to #47. What is the management? RCT Apical surgery GTR Extraction Extraction is often the best option for severe pain and bone loss. 12 / 50 Category: Endodontics 12) What is the temperature of Endo-Ice (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane)? -10°C -30°C -15°C -26.2°C Endo-Ice has a temperature of -26.2°C. 13 / 50 Category: Endodontics 13) What is a characteristic of external resorption? Coronal radiolucency Fixed radiolucency Radiolucency moves with angle change Apical radiolucency External resorption shows radiolucency that moves with angle change. 14 / 50 Category: Endodontics 14) A patient with a sinus tract and pain on tooth 26 after percussion. What is the next step? Sinus tract tracing Extraction EPT PA Sinus tract tracing helps identify the source of infection. 15 / 50 Category: Endodontics 15) A child with a complicated crown fracture and pinpoint pulp exposure after a motorcycle accident. What is the treatment? RCT Partial Pulpotomy with MTA Pulectomy Dental pulp treatment with MTA Partial pulpotomy with MTA is the best option for vital pulp. 16 / 50 Category: Endodontics 16) A 14-year-old with a complicated crown fracture involving 2/3 of the crown. What is the treatment? RCT Pulpotomy DPC Extraction Pulpotomy is the best option for young patients with vital pulp. 17 / 50 Category: Endodontics 17) How many canals are expected in tooth #34? 4 1 3 2 Tooth #34 usually has 2 canals. 18 / 50 Category: Endodontics 18) What is the likely cause of a strip perforation on X-ray? Trauma Over-instrumentation Caries Resorption Over-instrumentation during endo can cause strip perforations. 19 / 50 Category: Endodontics 19) Excessive bleeding during cleaning and shaping with a moved stopper indicates what? Sodium hypochlorite accident Perforation Overfilling Fracture Excessive bleeding and a moved stopper suggest perforation. 20 / 50 Category: Endodontics 20) A patient has pain with cold drinks. What is the first diagnostic step? X-ray EPT Percussion Cold test A cold test helps diagnose pulp vitality. 21 / 50 Category: Endodontics 21) What type of X-ray is best for an avulsed tooth? Bitewing CBCT and 2 PA OPG Occlusal CBCT and periapical X-rays provide detailed information. 22 / 50 Category: Endodontics 22) What is a characteristic of vertical root fracture (VRF)? Deep narrow isolated pocket Apical radiolucency Generalized bone loss Deep wide isolated pocket VRF often presents with a deep narrow isolated pocket. 23 / 50 Category: Endodontics 23) A patient with lingering pain for 30 minutes, no sensitivity to percussion, and normal apical tissue. What is the treatment? Extraction Pulpotomy Pulpectomy RCT Pulpotomy is the best option for lingering pain with vital pulp. 24 / 50 Category: Endodontics 24) A tooth with trauma 20 years ago shows no symptoms but does not respond to cold tests and has a calcified canal. What is the prognosis of non-surgical endo? Good Fair Hopeless Poor Calcified canals complicate treatment, leading to a fair prognosis. 25 / 50 Category: Endodontics 25) A patient presents with pain in tooth 37, which has difficult anatomy on X-ray. What is the best management? RCT Pulpotomy Extraction NSAID NSAIDs are the first step in managing pain before definitive treatment. 26 / 50 Category: Endodontics 26) Why might gutta-percha extrude during obturation? Type of obturation technique Short root Long root No control on material Lack of control during obturation can cause extrusion. 27 / 50 Category: Endodontics 27) What is the likely cause of a separated instrument in the middle of the canal? Overuse Poor technique Manufacturer error Improper access Improper access can lead to instrument separation. 28 / 50 Category: Endodontics 28) A 7-year-old with 5 mm of intrusion. What is the management? Ortho repositioning Surgical repositioning Extract Wait 3 weeks Waiting 3 weeks allows for spontaneous repositioning. 29 / 50 Category: Endodontics 29) What is the color of an H-file size 60? Blue Green Red Yellow H-file size 60 is typically blue. 30 / 50 Category: Endodontics 30) What is a sign of incomplete pulp removal during pulpotomy? Pain Swelling Discoloration Uncontrolled hemorrhage Uncontrolled hemorrhage indicates incomplete pulp removal. 31 / 50 Category: Endodontics 31) Which instrument is used to detect crown-root fractures? Periodontal probe D1 explorer Tooth sloth D16 explorer A tooth sloth is used to detect crown-root fractures. 32 / 50 Category: Endodontics 32) How many roots are expected in tooth #17? 3 4 2 1 Tooth #17 typically has 3 roots. 33 / 50 Category: Endodontics 33) What is the prognosis of a tooth with a supracrestal perforation? Poor Good Hopeless Fair Supracrestal perforations often have a poor prognosis due to bone loss. 34 / 50 Category: Endodontics 34) How should a supracrestal perforation be managed? Leave open Seal with MTA Seal with GIC Extract MTA is the best material for sealing supracrestal perforations. 35 / 50 Category: Endodontics 35) What type of injury involves tooth displacement buccally, lingually, mesially, or distally? Extrusion Subluxation Intrusion Lateral luxation Lateral luxation involves displacement in various directions. 36 / 50 Category: Endodontics 36) What percentage of gutta-percha is in a GP cone? 40% 50% 30% 20% GP cones typically contain 20% gutta-percha. 37 / 50 Category: Endodontics 37) How should a furcal perforation be managed? Leave open Immediately seal with MTA GIC Extract MTA is the best material for sealing furcal perforations. 38 / 50 Category: Endodontics 38) What is the main disadvantage of silver points? Toxicity Inadequate seal Corrosion Difficult removal Silver points often fail to provide an adequate seal. 39 / 50 Category: Endodontics 39) What is the typical working length of a K-file? 16 mm 20 mm 25 mm 30 mm The standard working length for a K-file is often 16 mm. 40 / 50 Category: Endodontics 40) What characterizes subluxation? No mobility, no displacement Fracture Displacement Increased mobility, no displacement Subluxation involves increased mobility without displacement. 41 / 50 Category: Endodontics 41) A patient with a poorly obturated tooth #21 and radiolucency. What is the management? Re-RCT Extraction Cyst enucleation Apical surgery Re-RCT is the first step in managing poor obturation. 42 / 50 Category: Endodontics 42) A canal is 21 mm, but after cleaning and shaping, the file reaches only 19 mm. What happened? Blockage Perforation Ledge Fracture A ledge can prevent the file from reaching the full length. 43 / 50 Category: Endodontics 43) A patient has an isolated pocket, negative cold test, extensive bone loss, and minimal restoration. What is the likely diagnosis? True combined lesion Endo-perio lesion Periodontitis Perio-endo lesion Perio-endo lesions present with isolated pockets and bone loss. 44 / 50 Category: Endodontics 44) A 14-year-old with a crown fracture involving enamel, dentin, and pinpoint pulp exposure. What is the treatment? DPC RCT Cvek pulpotomy Indirect pulp capping Cvek pulpotomy is the best option for young patients with vital pulp. 45 / 50 Category: Endodontics 45) What percentage of accessory canals are found in the apical third? 20% 15% 74% 11% 74% of accessory canals are located in the apical third. 46 / 50 Category: Endodontics 46) What is the best treatment for pinpoint pulp exposure? GIC Resin CaOH liner MTA MTA is preferred for pinpoint pulp exposure due to its sealing properties. 47 / 50 Category: Endodontics 47) A 4-year-old with intrusion trauma. What is the likely consequence to the permanent tooth? Crown tipped palatally Root resorption Devitalization of permanent No effect Intrusion can cause the permanent crown to tip palatally. 48 / 50 Category: Endodontics 48) What is the diameter of a Gates Glidden size 2? 0.5 mm 0.6 mm 0.8 mm 0.7 mm Gates Glidden size 2 has a diameter of 0.7 mm. 49 / 50 Category: Endodontics 49) How long should an avulsed tooth with an open apex be splinted after 2 hours? 2 weeks functional splint 8 weeks rigid splint 6 weeks 4-6 weeks functional splint A functional splint for 4-6 weeks is recommended for open apex teeth. 50 / 50 Category: Endodontics 50) A patient with a gingival abscess took antibiotics. What is the likely pulp condition? Hyperemic pulp Obliterated pulp Irreversible pulpitis Reversible pulpitis Antibiotics may not resolve irreversible pulpitis. Your score is The average score is 81% Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Please rate this exam and leave a comment with any notes or suggestions. Anonymous feedback Thank you for your feedback Send feedback Facebook X LinkedIn Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Print Share Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Messenger Messenger WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print