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