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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) Why is the smear layer removed before obturation? None To allow sealer penetration To remove sealer easily To increase antimicrobial activity Removing the smear layer ensures proper sealer adhesion. 2 / 50 Category: Endodontics 2) A patient presents with pulp exposure due to trauma 3 hours ago. What is the best treatment? Direct pulp cap RCT Indirect pulp cap Pulpotomy Direct pulp capping is indicated for small, recent exposures in vital teeth. 3 / 50 Category: Endodontics 3) Which tooth has a constant number of canals? Maxillary central incisor Mandibular canine Maxillary canine Mandibular central incisor Maxillary central incisors typically have one canal. 4 / 50 Category: Endodontics 4) During instrumentation, a calcified canal suddenly disappears. What is the cause? Calcification Bifurcation Perforation Ledge Bifurcation can cause the canal to split and disappear. 5 / 50 Category: Endodontics 5) A patient has a deep pocket, abscess, or cyst. What is the first step? Curettage Follow-up Surgical intervention Endo Surgical intervention is often required for deep lesions. 6 / 50 Category: Endodontics 6) A patient with tooth #36 (4 roots) is in pain. What is the best treatment? RCT Extraction Continue treatment Pulpotomy and referral Complex cases should be referred to a specialist. 7 / 50 Category: Endodontics 7) Where is the second canal typically located in a lower central incisor? Distal Labial Lingual Mesial The second canal is often found on the lingual side. 8 / 50 Category: Endodontics 8) What is the immediate clinical management for an intracanal medicament accident? Surgical intervention Antibiotics Follow-up Re-RCT Monitoring is often sufficient if no symptoms are present. 9 / 50 Category: Endodontics 9) A tooth with calcification due to trauma 20 years ago has a poor prognosis. What is the treatment? RCT Extraction Follow-up Bleaching Calcified canals often require RCT for proper treatment. 10 / 50 Category: Endodontics 10) What is the best method to refine access for a C-shaped canal? #1 round bur 169 L bur #2 round bur Ultrasonic Ultrasonic tips are precise for refining complex canal anatomy. 11 / 50 Category: Endodontics 11) What type of splint is used for intruded teeth? Flexible splint Semi-rigid splint No splint Rigid splint Flexible splints allow for physiological movement. 12 / 50 Category: Endodontics 12) A mid-root circular radiolucency is observed in an asymptomatic tooth. What is the next step? Investigate pulp status Follow-up Perform RCT Take CBCT RCT is indicated for internal resorption. 13 / 50 Category: Endodontics 13) Which sealer is resorbable? Calcium hydroxide Resin-based sealer ZOE Glass ionomer Calcium hydroxide sealers are resorbable. 14 / 50 Category: Endodontics 14) A patient has extruded gutta-percha with no symptoms. What is the management? Surgical RCT RCT Extraction Follow-up If asymptomatic, no intervention is needed. 15 / 50 Category: Endodontics 15) A patient reports pain with hot food/drinks that relieves with cold. What is the endo diagnosis? Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis Normal pulp Necrotic pulp Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis Hot sensitivity indicates irreversible pulpitis. 16 / 50 Category: Endodontics 16) A short RCT is observed with apical calcification. The patient needs a survey crown. What is the next step? Do the crown Follow-up Re-RCT first Extraction If the RCT is stable and asymptomatic, proceed with the crown. 17 / 50 Category: Endodontics 17) What is the shape of the access cavity for upper premolars (teeth #4 and #5)? Rectangular Round Triangular Oval Oval access allows for proper instrumentation of premolar canals. 18 / 50 Category: Endodontics 18) A necrotic immature central incisor with a history of trauma requires which treatment? Extraction RCT with MTA RCT Pulpotomy MTA promotes apexification in immature teeth. 19 / 50 Category: Endodontics 19) Which lubricant removes the smear layer? Chlorhexidine EDTA Saline NaOCl EDTA effectively removes the smear layer. 20 / 50 Category: Endodontics 20) Which sealer can affect the tooth if left for a long time? Zinc oxide eugenol Resin-based sealer Glass ionomer Calcium hydroxide Zinc oxide eugenol can cause discoloration and irritation over time. 21 / 50 Category: Endodontics 21) Which tooth most commonly shows 8 canal configurations? Mandibular 2nd molar Maxillary 2nd premolar Mandibular 1st molar Maxillary 1st premolar Maxillary 2nd premolars often have complex canal anatomy. 22 / 50 Category: Endodontics 22) Which system is known as a reciprocal system in endodontics? ProTaper Endo-eze (WaveOne) K-file H-file Reciprocal systems use a back-and-forth motion for canal preparation. 23 / 50 Category: Endodontics 23) Which instrument has a negative rake angle? None H-file Rotary file K-file K-files have a negative rake angle for efficient cutting. 24 / 50 Category: Endodontics 24) After instrumentation, the ML canal cannot be negotiated. What is the likely cause? Ledge Perforation Calcification Separated file A ledge is a common obstruction caused by improper instrumentation. 25 / 50 Category: Endodontics 25) A tooth was avulsed for 30 minutes and kept in milk. What type of splint is recommended? Functional 2-week splint Rigid splint Semi-rigid splint No splint Functional splints allow limited movement for healing. 26 / 50 Category: Endodontics 26) A crown fracture involving enamel and dentin without pulp exposure is classified as: Root fracture Crown infarction Complicated crown fracture Uncomplicated crown fracture Uncomplicated fractures do not involve the pulp. 27 / 50 Category: Endodontics 27) A 14-year-old patient has an avulsed tooth for 4 hours. What is the treatment? No RCT RCT immediately Follow-up RCT after one week Immediate RCT is recommended for avulsed teeth with closed apices. 28 / 50 Category: Endodontics 28) A PA radiograph shows large bone resorption adjacent to tooth #32, which is vital. What is the likely cause? Endo-Perio Perio Endo Perio-Endo Bone resorption in vital teeth is often periodontal in origin. 29 / 50 Category: Endodontics 29) Which instrument is used to check canal flaring after preparation? Spreader Patency file Master cone gutta percha Master file Spreaders are used to check canal flaring. 30 / 50 Category: Endodontics 30) A patient has broken instruments in tooth #26 with no symptoms. What is the management? Try to bypass and re-RCT Apical surgery Root amputation Extraction If asymptomatic, attempt to bypass the broken instrument. 31 / 50 Category: Endodontics 31) During access, a pulp stone is observed. What is the next step? Remove the pulp stone Continue treatment Extraction Referral to endodontist Pulp stones may complicate treatment, requiring specialist intervention. 32 / 50 Category: Endodontics 32) A molar with 2 posts and no RCT has no symptoms. What is the management? Assure the patient Extraction Re-RCT Follow-up If asymptomatic, no intervention is needed. 33 / 50 Category: Endodontics 33) A vital tooth with periapical radiolucency is likely due to: Endo origin Trauma Perio origin True combined lesion Periapical radiolucency in vital teeth is often periodontal in origin. 34 / 50 Category: Endodontics 34) A young patient with trauma to upper central incisors causing palatal displacement and mid-root fracture. What is the treatment? Splint with flexible for 4 weeks RCT Follow-up Extraction Splinting stabilizes the tooth and promotes healing in root fractures. 35 / 50 Category: Endodontics 35) A fracture involving enamel and dentin without pulp exposure is called: Root fracture Crown infarction Uncomplicated fracture Complicated fracture Uncomplicated fractures do not involve the pulp. 36 / 50 Category: Endodontics 36) A patient has asymptomatic internal resorption in the mid-root. What is the management? Occlusal reduction RCT Follow-up Extraction Internal resorption requires RCT to prevent further damage. 37 / 50 Category: Endodontics 37) What is the cross-sectional shape of an R-file? Triangle Square Round Rectangular R-files have a triangular cross-section. 38 / 50 Category: Endodontics 38) Sharp pain in a tooth is primarily transmitted by which nerve fiber? A-delta A B C A-delta fibers are responsible for sharp, localized pain. 39 / 50 Category: Endodontics 39) What is the standard size for gutta-percha tracing? 30 35 25 20 Size 25 is commonly used for gutta-percha tracing. 40 / 50 Category: Endodontics 40) A file breaks in the middle of the canal. What is the prognosis? Poor Good None Fair If the file can be removed, the prognosis is fair. 41 / 50 Category: Endodontics 41) A radiolucent area is observed on the lateral aspect of tooth #45. What is the likely cause? Root fracture External resorption Lateral canals Periapical abscess Lateral canals can appear as radiolucent areas on X-rays. 42 / 50 Category: Endodontics 42) What is the ISO diameter of a K-file? 0.2 0.1 2 0.02 K-files have a standardized taper of 0.02. 43 / 50 Category: Endodontics 43) During Class I cavity preparation, a perforation occurs. Bleeding stops. What is the next step? ZOE + Amalgam Follow-up DPC + GIC + Composite CaOH + RMGIC Immediate sealing with DPC and restoration is recommended. 44 / 50 Category: Endodontics 44) A patient still feels pain after taking ibuprofen. What is the next step? Increase ibuprofen dose Follow-up Prescribe opioids Ibuprofen + Acetaminophen Combining NSAIDs with acetaminophen enhances pain relief. 45 / 50 Category: Endodontics 45) A 7-year-old child has a small pulp exposure in a central incisor. What is the best treatment? Pulpectomy DPC with MTA Pulpotomy Cervical pulpotomy Cervical pulpotomy preserves pulp vitality in young teeth. 46 / 50 Category: Endodontics 46) A patient with generalized bone loss and pain in tooth #26 has no response to cold or EPT. What is the diagnosis? Primary endo True combined Primary perio secondary endo Primary endo secondary perio Pain in a non-vital tooth with bone loss suggests periodontal involvement. 47 / 50 Category: Endodontics 47) A tooth with condensing osteitis shows a sudden disappearance of the canal. What is the cause? Bifurcation Calcification Perforation Ledge Condensing osteitis can lead to canal bifurcation. 48 / 50 Category: Endodontics 48) What is the best analgesic for post-endodontic pain? Acetaminophen NSAID None Opioids NSAIDs are effective for managing post-endodontic pain. 49 / 50 Category: Endodontics 49) During treatment of tooth #16, a perforation occurs. How is it managed? Re-RCT Follow-up Extraction MTA MTA is ideal for sealing perforations. 50 / 50 Category: Endodontics 50) Which avulsion scenario has the poorest prognosis? Avulsion <60 min open apex Avulsion >60 min closed apex Avulsion >60 min open apex Avulsion <60 min closed apex closed apex teeth have a poorer prognosis Your score is The average score is 59% 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