Pulpitis

Endodontic emergencies account for _% of all dental emergencies.

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

The pain associated with reversible pulpitis is

• a dull throbbing ache

• short and sharp

• often lingering

• due to moderate to severe inflammation

In acute irreversible pulpitis,

• the pain is not relieved by common analgesics

• there is a sudden onset that may wake the patient at night

• the pain is spontaneous with moderate to severe intensity

• all of the above

True or False?

Traumatic dental injury is the most common dental disease in the world.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Dental caries is the most common dental disease in the world.

True or False?

When pulpal inflammation has spread to the surrounding periradicular tissues, it is advisable to prescribe antibiotics.

• True

• False

In acute irreversible pulpitis

• the pain improves when lying down

• the pain is short and sharp

• the tooth is not tender to bite on

• the lingering pain is a dull ache

True or False?

Total pulpectomy is the treatment of choice for teeth with irreversible pulpitis.

• True

• False

True or False?

Occlusal reduction may reduce post-op pain in teeth which initially exhibit pulpal vitality and percussion sensitivity.

• True

• False

Which emergency treatment modality for irreversible pulpitis would cause a significant reduction in post-operative pain?

• Total pulpectomy

• Partial pulpectomy

• Pulpotomy

• No significant difference in all of the above

True or False?

If you can't dam it (the tooth), you can still perform root canal treatment to a high standard.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If you can't dam it then the root canal treatment is DAMned to failure!!!