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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) 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. 2 / 30 Category: Endodontics 2) A pediatric patient with a complicated crown fracture and small pulp exposure within 3 hours. What is the treatment? Conventional RCT with apical surgery RCT Apexification Vital pulp therapy Vital pulp therapy is the best option for small exposures in young patients. 3 / 30 Category: Endodontics 3) How should an avulsed tooth be managed if the extraoral time is 45 minutes? Reimplant immediately Store in milk Immerse in sodium fluoride Dry storage Immersing in sodium fluoride can improve prognosis. 4 / 30 Category: Endodontics 4) A central incisor with an open apex and a filling to the middle of the root after trauma. What was done? Endo regeneration Pulpectomy Apexogenesis RCT Apexogenesis is the process of allowing root development to continue. 5 / 30 Category: Endodontics 5) A patient with lingering pain and mild pain on biting. X-ray shows a large radiolucency. What is the diagnosis? Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis Irreversible pulpitis with asymptomatic apical periodontitis Normal Reversible pulpitis Lingering pain and radiolucency indicate symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. 6 / 30 Category: Endodontics 6) Why might gutta-percha be over-extended during obturation? No apical stop Over-instrumentation Poor technique Short root Lack of an apical stop can lead to over-extension. 7 / 30 Category: Endodontics 7) 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. 8 / 30 Category: Endodontics 8) A diabetic patient with pus discharge and a 7 mm pocket. What is the management? RCT Antibiotics Incision and drainage Extraction Incision and drainage is the first step in managing pus discharge. 9 / 30 Category: Endodontics 9) 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. 10 / 30 Category: Endodontics 10) In which canal is a metal post placed according to the SLOP technique? Distal Buccal Lingual Mesial The SLOP technique places the post in the lingual canal. 11 / 30 Category: Endodontics 11) What type of fracture involves enamel, dentin, and exposed pulp? Root fracture Complicated crown fracture Uncomplicated crown fracture Crown-root fracture A complicated crown fracture involves pulp exposure. 12 / 30 Category: Endodontics 12) 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. 13 / 30 Category: Endodontics 13) A child with a gingival abscess related to a primary molar. What is the likely pulp condition? Reversible pulpitis Hyperemia Obliterated pulp Irreversible pulpitis A gingival abscess is often associated with irreversible pulpitis. 14 / 30 Category: Endodontics 14) A patient with a history of trauma and a calcified canal. What causes the yellowish tooth color? Calcification Necrosis Internal resorption External resorption Calcification of the canal can cause yellowish discoloration. 15 / 30 Category: Endodontics 15) What type of trauma is associated with a metallic sound? Lateral luxation Subluxation Extrusion Intrusion A metallic sound is often heard in cases of intrusion. 16 / 30 Category: Endodontics 16) How long should a child’s avulsed tooth be splinted if the extraoral time is less than 1 hour? 2 weeks 8 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks A 2-week splint is recommended for short extraoral time. 17 / 30 Category: Endodontics 17) A 4-year-old with intruded primary incisors touching the permanent buds. What is the management? Extract the primary carefully Allow for spontaneous eruption Reposition and splint Monitor Extraction is recommended to prevent damage to permanent teeth. 18 / 30 Category: Endodontics 18) A patient with external root resorption and grade II mobility in tooth #21. What is the treatment? Extraction Pulpotomy Monitoring RCT RCT is the best option for external resorption with mobility. 19 / 30 Category: Endodontics 19) A pediatric patient with a necrotic molar and open roots. What is the treatment? Pulpotomy Extraction Apexification RCT Apexification is the treatment for necrotic teeth with open roots. 20 / 30 Category: Endodontics 20) What is the treatment for a small pulp exposure in a permanent tooth after 20 minutes? Pulpotomy Extraction RCT Direct pulp capping Direct pulp capping is the best option for small exposures. 21 / 30 Category: Endodontics 21) What is the treatment for internal resorption in a central incisor? Monitoring Extraction RCT Pulpotomy RCT is the best treatment for internal resorption. 22 / 30 Category: Endodontics 22) A patient with a 7 mm deep pocket in the mesiobuccal root of a lower molar with endo treatment. What is the likely diagnosis? Periapical abscess Localized periodontitis Cracked tooth Vertical root fracture A deep isolated pocket in an endo-treated tooth suggests a vertical root fracture. 23 / 30 Category: Endodontics 23) A pediatric patient with a discolored gray crown after trauma. What is the management? RCT Pulpotomy Extraction Follow-up Follow-up is recommended if the discoloration is improving. 24 / 30 Category: Endodontics 24) How many canals are typically found in a first premolar? 3 2 1 4 First premolars usually have 2 canals. 25 / 30 Category: Endodontics 25) What is a sealer puff in the middle of the canal indicative of? Accessory canal Overfilling Fracture Perforation A sealer puff often indicates an accessory canal. 26 / 30 Category: Endodontics 26) An X-ray of tooth #7 shows radiopacity attached to the palatal root. What is the treatment? Extraction Observation Apical surgery RCT Observation is recommended for asymptomatic radiopacities. 27 / 30 Category: Endodontics 27) What should you do if you find a pulp stone during pulp extirpation? Monitor Explain to the patient and refer to an endodontist Continue treatment Extract Pulp stones should be managed by an endodontist. 28 / 30 Category: Endodontics 28) A 14-year-old with an avulsed tooth after 3 hours. What is the management? RCT before reimplantation Immediate reimplantation Extraction Soak in 2% NaF and reimplant Soaking in NaF improves the prognosis for avulsed teeth. 29 / 30 Category: Endodontics 29) A patient with pain on biting and an MOD amalgam restoration. X-ray shows no abnormalities. What is the likely cause? Craze line Vertical root fracture Periapical abscess Cracked tooth Pain on biting with no X-ray findings suggests a vertical root fracture. 30 / 30 Category: Endodontics 30) What is the narrowest part of the root canal? Radiographic apex Apical constriction Middle third Anatomic apex The apical constriction is the narrowest part of the root canal. 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
