Intracanal Medicaments Quiz

What is the primary function of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medicament?

• Promote tooth sensitivity

• Prevent tooth decay

• Disinfect the root canal system and promote healing

• Whiten the teeth

Which of the following is a common side effect of using chlorhexidine as an intracanal medicament?

• Tooth staining and altered taste perception

• Decreased tooth staining and improved smell perception

• Reduced tooth sensitivity and enhanced taste perception

• Increased tooth strength and improved taste perception

Which type of antibiotic pastes are commonly used as intracanal medicaments in endodontic treatment?

• Aspirin and naproxen

• Ibuprofen and acetaminophen

• Amoxicillin and penicillin

• Calcium hydroxide and antibiotic pastes

What is the main component of iodoform-based pastes used as intracanal medicaments?

• Iodoform

• Ethanol

• Calcium hydroxide

• Sodium chloride

What is the recommended concentration of calcium hydroxide for use as an intracanal medicament?

• 2%

• 10%

• 5%

• 0.5%

How does chlorhexidine exert its antimicrobial effect as an intracanal medicament?

• Disrupting the cell membrane of microorganisms

• Preventing the attachment of microorganisms to surfaces

• Blocking the metabolic pathways of microorganisms

• Inhibiting the synthesis of DNA in microorganisms

What is the purpose of using antibiotic pastes as intracanal medicaments in endodontic treatment?

• To promote bacterial growth in the root canal system

• To speed up the healing process of the root canal system

• To cause inflammation in the periapical tissues

• To eliminate or reduce the bacterial load in the root canal system.

What is the role of iodoform in iodoform-based pastes used as intracanal medicaments?

• It helps in promoting the growth of new tooth structure

• It acts as a lubricant for the root canal instruments

• It acts as an antibacterial agent and helps in disinfecting the root canal.

• It provides nutrients to the bacteria in the root canal

What is the ideal duration for which calcium hydroxide should be left in the root canal as an intracanal medicament?

• 5-8 weeks

• 2-3 days

• 1-4 weeks

• 6-12 months

What is the recommended application technique for using chlorhexidine as an intracanal medicament?

• Apply with a cotton swab

• Spray directly into the canal

• Mix with water and pour into the canal

• Apply using a syringe with a needle