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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 / 30 Category: Endodontics 1) A central incisor with an open apex and a filling to the middle of the root after trauma. What was done? Endo regeneration Pulpectomy RCT Apexogenesis Apexogenesis is the process of allowing root development to continue. 2 / 30 Category: Endodontics 2) What is the treatment for internal resorption in a central incisor? Pulpotomy Extraction Monitoring RCT RCT is the best treatment for internal resorption. 3 / 30 Category: Endodontics 3) What is the narrowest part of the root canal? Middle third Anatomic apex Radiographic apex Apical constriction The apical constriction is the narrowest part of the root canal. 4 / 30 Category: Endodontics 4) A diabetic patient with pus discharge and a 7 mm pocket. What is the management? Extraction Antibiotics RCT Incision and drainage Incision and drainage is the first step in managing pus discharge. 5 / 30 Category: Endodontics 5) During pulpotomy, if bleeding does not stop and becomes darker red, what does this indicate? Monitor Pulpectomy Extraction Continue pulpotomy Uncontrolled bleeding indicates the need for pulpectomy. 6 / 30 Category: Endodontics 6) A pediatric patient with a complicated crown fracture and small pulp exposure within 3 hours. What is the treatment? Conventional RCT with apical surgery Vital pulp therapy Apexification RCT Vital pulp therapy is the best option for small exposures in young patients. 7 / 30 Category: Endodontics 7) An X-ray of tooth #7 shows radiopacity attached to the palatal root. What is the treatment? Apical surgery Extraction RCT Observation Observation is recommended for asymptomatic radiopacities. 8 / 30 Category: Endodontics 8) What is the treatment for a small pulp exposure in a permanent tooth after 20 minutes? RCT Pulpotomy Direct pulp capping Extraction Direct pulp capping is the best option for small exposures. 9 / 30 Category: Endodontics 9) What is the function of a barbed broach? Remove canal content Clean canal Enlarge canal Obturate canal Barbed broaches are used to remove pulp tissue. 10 / 30 Category: Endodontics 10) A patient with a previously treated upper premolar and an isolated pocket. What is the prognosis? Good Poor Fair Excellent Isolated pockets and previous treatment suggest a poor prognosis. 11 / 30 Category: Endodontics 11) How should an avulsed tooth be managed if the extraoral time is 45 minutes? Immerse in sodium fluoride Store in milk Dry storage Reimplant immediately Immersing in sodium fluoride can improve prognosis. 12 / 30 Category: Endodontics 12) A 4-year-old with intruded primary incisors touching the permanent buds. What is the management? Allow for spontaneous eruption Reposition and splint Extract the primary carefully Monitor Extraction is recommended to prevent damage to permanent teeth. 13 / 30 Category: Endodontics 13) A pediatric patient with a discolored gray crown after trauma. What is the management? Follow-up Extraction RCT Pulpotomy Follow-up is recommended if the discoloration is improving. 14 / 30 Category: Endodontics 14) Why might gutta-percha be over-extended during obturation? No apical stop Poor technique Short root Over-instrumentation Lack of an apical stop can lead to over-extension. 15 / 30 Category: Endodontics 15) A patient with a history of trauma and a calcified canal. What causes the yellowish tooth color? Internal resorption Calcification External resorption Necrosis Calcification of the canal can cause yellowish discoloration. 16 / 30 Category: Endodontics 16) How long should a child’s avulsed tooth be splinted if the extraoral time is less than 1 hour? 6 weeks 8 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks A 2-week splint is recommended for short extraoral time. 17 / 30 Category: Endodontics 17) A pediatric patient with a necrotic molar and open roots. What is the treatment? Extraction RCT Apexification Pulpotomy Apexification is the treatment for necrotic teeth with open roots. 18 / 30 Category: Endodontics 18) Which type of trauma is most likely to cause pulp necrosis? Subluxation Concussion Extrusion Avulsion Avulsion often leads to pulp necrosis due to the loss of blood supply. 19 / 30 Category: Endodontics 19) What is a sealer puff in the middle of the canal indicative of? Perforation Fracture Accessory canal Overfilling A sealer puff often indicates an accessory canal. 20 / 30 Category: Endodontics 20) How many canals are typically found in a first premolar? 3 4 2 1 First premolars usually have 2 canals. 21 / 30 Category: Endodontics 21) A child with a gingival abscess related to a primary molar. What is the likely pulp condition? Irreversible pulpitis Obliterated pulp Hyperemia Reversible pulpitis A gingival abscess is often associated with irreversible pulpitis. 22 / 30 Category: Endodontics 22) What should you do if you find a pulp stone during pulp extirpation? Explain to the patient and refer to an endodontist Continue treatment Monitor Extract Pulp stones should be managed by an endodontist. 23 / 30 Category: Endodontics 23) A patient with external root resorption and grade II mobility in tooth #21. What is the treatment? Monitoring RCT Extraction Pulpotomy RCT is the best option for external resorption with mobility. 24 / 30 Category: Endodontics 24) What type of trauma is associated with a metallic sound? Extrusion Lateral luxation Intrusion Subluxation A metallic sound is often heard in cases of intrusion. 25 / 30 Category: Endodontics 25) What type of fracture involves enamel, dentin, and exposed pulp? Uncomplicated crown fracture Crown-root fracture Complicated crown fracture Root fracture A complicated crown fracture involves pulp exposure. 26 / 30 Category: Endodontics 26) A 14-year-old with an avulsed tooth after 3 hours. What is the management? Extraction Soak in 2% NaF and reimplant Immediate reimplantation RCT before reimplantation Soaking in NaF improves the prognosis for avulsed teeth. 27 / 30 Category: Endodontics 27) A patient with a 7 mm deep pocket in the mesiobuccal root of a lower molar with endo treatment. What is the likely diagnosis? Vertical root fracture Localized periodontitis Periapical abscess Cracked tooth A deep isolated pocket in an endo-treated tooth suggests a vertical root fracture. 28 / 30 Category: Endodontics 28) In which canal is a metal post placed according to the SLOP technique? Buccal Mesial Distal Lingual The SLOP technique places the post in the lingual canal. 29 / 30 Category: Endodontics 29) A patient with lingering pain and mild pain on biting. X-ray shows a large radiolucency. What is the diagnosis? Reversible pulpitis Irreversible pulpitis with asymptomatic apical periodontitis Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis Normal Lingering pain and radiolucency indicate symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. 30 / 30 Category: Endodontics 30) A patient with pain on biting and an MOD amalgam restoration. X-ray shows no abnormalities. What is the likely cause? Periapical abscess Vertical root fracture Cracked tooth Craze line Pain on biting with no X-ray findings suggests a vertical root fracture. Your score is The average score is 88% 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