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Article: An introduction to endodontics

1. Which of the following would not be a reason for carrying out a root filling?

A. reversible pulpitis

B. irreversible pulpitis

C. periapical periodontitis

D. periapical abscess

2. Although all the following are important reasons for using rubber dam, which is the most important?

A. to stop the patient swallowing instruments

B. to make treatment easier and more comfortable

C. to stop saliva and other infections entering the root canal

D. to stop the patient talking and having to rinse out

3. What prognosis for successful treatment after five years would you give to a patient having a root treatment for a case of irreversible pulpitis?

A. over 90%

B. between 80% and 90%

C. between 70% and 80%

D. less than 70%

4. Although all the following are important in the obturation phase of the root treatment, which has been shown to be the most important?

A. a good apical seal

B. three dimensional filling of the root canal system

C. a filling that is within 1 mm of the radiographic apex of the tooth

D. a good coronal seal

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