Description : Swelling after RCT is mainly caused by (Being asked as: What is the most frequent cause of pain which occurs several days after obturation?, too): A. Entrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region. B. Underfilling the root canal system C. Overfilled root canal
Last Answer : A. Entrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region.
Description : What is NOT characteristic of root canal filing materials (“obturation material”) A. Tacky adhesive to walls B. Radio opaque C. Not irritating D. Quick in setting
Last Answer : D. Quick in setting
Description : Two central incisors on a radiograph are showing with what looks like eye drop radiolucency. You decided to start endodontic treatment on these teeth but when you tried to open access to the root ... and start a permanent restoration. B. Start systemic antibiotic C. Try to ream and file canals
Last Answer : C. Try to ream and file canals
Description : To achieve optimum cavity preparation, which of the following factors of internal anatomy must be considered in root canal treatment: A. Outline form B. The age and shape of pulp chamber; in ... root canals. C. Internal external relationship D. Intra-coronal preparation E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. The age and shape of pulp chamber; in addition to the direction of individual root canals.
Description : X rays are used in endodontic treatment to: A. Aid in the diagnosis of periapical hard tissue lesion B. Determine the number, location, shape, size and direction of roots and root canals C. Confirm ... root canals D. Evaluate the adequacy of the complete root canal filling E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : After obturation and on X-ray you notice the obturation materials are 1mm beyond apex. What is your first management? A. Refill the canal B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray C. Leave it as it
Last Answer : B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray
Description : Mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars MOST COMMONLY have: A. One canal with one foreman B. One or two canals with one foreman C. Two canals with one foreman D. Two canals with two foramen
Last Answer : D. Two canals with two foramen
Description : In RCT the ideal root filling: A. Ends at the apex B. Extends beyond apex to achieve a good seal C. Ends at the dentino-cemental junction
Last Answer : C. Ends at the dentino-cemental junction
Description : A child has sustained a traumatic exposure of primary central incisor, he presents to you for treatment two days after the injury. Which of the following should be considered? A. Pulpotomy and Ca(OH)2 B. Pulpotomy and formocresol C. Direct pulp capping D. Pulpectomy (RCT)
Last Answer : D. Pulpectomy (RCT)
Description : The cause of development of lateral canals is: A. Cracks in Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Last Answer : A. Cracks in Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Description : Bone is characterised by:** A. Haversian canal around bony canals B. Irregularly arraigned tubulae
Last Answer : A. Haversian canal around bony canals
Description : What is the main purpose of using corticosteroids in pulpal obturation material? A. For their antibiotic action B. For their antiinflammatory action C. To relief pulp pressure
Last Answer : B. For their antiinflammatory action
Description : What is the main purpose of using corticosteroids in pulpal obturation material: A. For their antibiotic action B. For their antiinflammatory action C. To relief pulp pressure
Description : Ledermix is used in RCT to relieve pain because of, A. Antibiotics B. Corticosteroid
Last Answer : A. Antibiotics B. Corticosteroid
Description : The ideal length of RCT is, A. At the apex B. As far as you can obturate C. 0.5 - 1.5 mm before the apex
Last Answer : C. 0.5 - 1.5 mm before the apex
Description : On an X ray you find the cement of the previous root canal treatment is extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms; what would you do: A. Remove restoration material and retreat B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Last Answer : C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Description : What indicates for a periapical surgery: A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root B. When root canal treatment is faulty C. When ... bony defect is so extensive that the edges of the incisors will collapse E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root
Description : The initial priority in treatment of horizontal fractures is: A. Preservation of pulp B. Immobilisation C. Root canal treatment D. Calcium hydroxide treatment
Last Answer : B. Immobilisation
Description : Treatment of gangrenous tooth: A. Pulp capping B. Root canal therapy C. Pulpotomy
Last Answer : B. Root canal therapy
Description : A child with a fracture of a tooth at the apical third of the root, what would be your first decision: A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency B. Root canal treatment C. Extraction D. Apiectomy
Last Answer : A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency
Description : Which of the following is a radiographic feature of dentino-genesis imperfecta: A. Small pulp chambers and root canals, normal enamel B. Enamel is missing but dentine formation is normal C. Enamel and dentine show disturbances D. Pulp is normal but dentine is abnormal
Last Answer : A. Small pulp chambers and root canals, normal enamel
Description : .Lateral canals are usually found at: A. The middle of the root B. First third of the root close to the crown C. The apical third
Last Answer : C. The apical third
Description : The emergency treatment for painless necrotic pulp is: A. Drainage through canals B. None
Last Answer : A. Drainage through canals
Description : The concomitant perio-periapical lesion as the cause of endodontic failure: A. Cannot be discovered prior to endo treatment B. May be discovered prior to endo treatment C. Is most commonly found in maxillary teeth D. Is most commonly found in mandibular teeth E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. May be discovered prior to endo treatment
Description : The most common cause of porosity in porcelain jacket crowns is, A. Moisture contamination B. Excessive firing temperature C. Failure to anneal the platinum matrix D. Excessive condensation of the porcelain E. Inadequate condensation of the porcelain
Last Answer : E. Inadequate condensation of the porcelain
Description : The most common cause of failure of the IDN “Inferior Dental Nerve” block is, A. Injecting too low B. Injecting too high
Last Answer : A. Injecting too low
Description : The method you will use to fill root canal of maxillary lateral incisor is: A. One major Gutta Percha cone B. Laterally condensed C. Laterally above condensed
Last Answer : B. Laterally condensed
Description : The technique of placing guttapercha cones against the root canal walls providing space for additional guttapercha is termed: A. Lateral Condensation B. One major Gutta Percha point C. Laterally above condensed
Last Answer : A. Lateral Condensation
Description : What is the main function of EDTA in endodontics? A. Decalcification of dentine B. Cleaning debris from root canal
Last Answer : A. Decalcification of dentine
Description : A patient comes to you with medium pain of tooth filled with Composite resin as a result of cold or hot drinks, what will your initial management be, A. Remove the restorative material and ... material and place a sedative temporary material C. Place a coat of bonding material on the old composite
Last Answer : B. Remove the restorative material and place a sedative temporary material
Description : The prognosis of teeth with apical resorption is : A. Poor B. Good if apex can be sealed C. Dependant upon periapical surgery D. Contingent upon systemic antibiotic therapy combined with treatment of the canal
Last Answer : B. Good if apex can be sealed
Description : In regard to dentinogenesis imperfecta on x-rays, what is TRUE: A. Short and blunted roots B. The pulp canal is obliterated C. Big pulp chamber, thin dentine and normal enamel D. Type III, characteristic shell teeth E. All of the above
Description : A vital tooth has a crown cemented to a pin-retained amalgam core; where does a failure occur: A. Between crown and cement B. Between core and cement C. In the crown and the root D. In the core and the margin preparation
Last Answer : B. Between core and cement
Description : .Which of the following is true: A. Antibiotics are useful in the treatment of periodontitis B. Trauma from occlusion causes thickening of the marginal gingivae C. Periodontitis is the ... can be identified by x-ray E. Periodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
Last Answer : E. Periodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
Description : Why do you take x-rays at different horizontal angulations A. To find more canals B. Tofind more foramina
Last Answer : A. To find more canals
Description : A child has less than the normal number of teeth, the mandibular lateral incisor is larger than usual, on x rays it shows with two roots and two roots canals; your diagnosis is:** A. Dilaceration B. Gemination C. Fusion D. Concrescence E. Taurodontism
Last Answer : C. Fusion
Description : The length of the tooth is established by: A. Good undistorted pre-operative x ray B. Adequate coronal access to all canals C. Adjustable endo millimetre ruler D. Definite repeatable plane of reference to anatomical landmark on tooth E. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Good undistorted pre-operative x ray
Description : Lamina dura is actually: A. Cortical bone B. Spongy bone C. Immature bone D. Cribriform plate perforated by nutrition canals
Last Answer : D. Cribriform plate perforated by nutrition canals
Description : What is true in regard to lateral mandibular incisors A. 20% have 2 canals with one foramen B. 20% have 2 canals with two foramina C. 40% have two canals with 10% ending in two foramina D. 40% have two canals with only one ending in two foramina
Last Answer : D. 40% have two canals with only one ending in two foramina
Description : The principle cause of failure of amalgam restoration is: A. Improperly prepared amalgam B. Improper cavity preparation C. Perio involvement D. Particles of amalgam
Last Answer : B. Improper cavity preparation
Description : The most common failure in constructing porcelain to metal is: A. Improper metal framework B. Rapid heating
Last Answer : A. Improper metal framework
Description : A 13 years-old has enlarged gingivae; gives a history of Dilantin sodium what is you treatment: a. Oral prophylaxis and gingivoplastic. b. Oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning. c. Stop medication.
Last Answer : b. Oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning.
Description : An 8 years-old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in which 2mm of the pulp is exposed presents for treatment three hours after injury. Which of the ... - Pulpotomy using formocresol. d- Pulpectomy and immediate root filling. e- Pulpectomy and apexification.
Last Answer : a- Remove the surface 1. 2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydroxide
Description : A 13 years-old boy has enlarged gingivae; gives a history of Dilantin sodium what is you treatment:** A. Oral prophylaxis and gingivoplasty B. Oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning C. Stop medication
Last Answer : A. Oral prophylaxis and gingivoplasty
Description : 8 years old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in which 2mm of the pulp is exposed; presents for treatment three hours after injury. Which of the ... C. Pulpotomy using formocresol D. Pulpectomy and immediate root filling E. Pulpectomy and apexification
Last Answer : A. Remove the surface 1-2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydroxide (Cvek pulpotomy, apexogenesis)
Description : Internal resorption is, A. Radiolucency over unaltered canal B. Usually in a response to trauma C. Radiopacity over unaltered canal
Last Answer : B. Usually in a response to trauma
Description : The MOST common curvature of palatal root of maxillary first molar is: A. Distal B. Mesial C. Buccal D. Palatal
Last Answer : C. Buccal
Description : Canal irrigation la moat Important in north India because the (a) soil is porous (b) level of underground water is high (c) sources of the canals are the perennial rivers (d) regions is densely populated
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Canal irrigation is most important in the Northern Plains of India because: (a) the soil is porous (b) the level of underground water is high (c) the sources of canals are perennial rivers (d) the region is densely populated
Description : Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal? (1) Lower Ganga Canal (2) Sarada Canal (3) Eden Canal (4) Sirhind Canal
Last Answer : (4) Sirhind Canal Explanation: Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River ... on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.