1
Q
Which dentist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues that surround the root of the tooth? A. Periodontist B. Endodontist C. Prosthodontist D. Orthodontist
A
B. Endodontist
2
Q
True or False: Periapical is the tissues that surround the tooth.
A
False; periradicular
3
Q
Two types of tests that a dentist performs to determine if the infection has gone into the periapical tissues are ____ and ____.
A
Palpation and Percussion
4
Q
Localized area of pus is a/an ___.
A
abscess
5
Q
What class of symptoms is described by the patient? A. Objective B. Acute C. Subjective D. Chronic
A
C. Subjective
6
Q
The rubber material that closes up the pulpal canal after treatment is \_\_\_\_. A. Broach B. Hedstrom C. K-type D. Gutta-Percha
A
D. Gutta Percha
7
Q
What is the complete removal of vital pulp from a tooth? A. Pulpectomy B. Pulpotomy C. Pulp Capping D. Apicoectomy
A
A. Pulpectomy
8
Q
Which of the following absorbs any solutions in the canal and dries the canal? A. Rubber Stops B. Retrograde Restoration C. Paper Points D. Gutta-Percha
A
C. Paper Points
9
Q
What is the purpose of irrigating the canals during a root canal? A. Disinfecting the surrounding tissues B. Disinfect the canal C. Control Bleeding D. All of the above
A
D. All of the Above
10
Q
The removal of one or more roots without the removal of the crown of the tooth is ____.
A
Root Amputation
