Disorders of the Dental Pulp

Which of the following is the most common cause of pulpitis?

• Cancer

• Gingivitis

• Trauma

• Caries

To determine whether inflammation from a tooth has spread to the surrounding tissues, a dentist will do which of the following?

• Apply a cold stimulus to the tooth

• Obtain an x-ray of the jaw

• Tap the tooth with a metal instrument

• Do a bite test on a articulating paper

What is the primary function of the pulp in a tooth?

• Supporting the tooth structure

• Producing saliva

• Sensing temperature and pain

• Secreting enamel

Which dental procedure is commonly used to treat irreversible pulpitis?

• Root canal therapy

• Teeth whitening

• Dental implants

• Orthodontic treatment

Which of the following treatments is the preferred treatment for reversible pulpitis?

• Extraction

• Root Canal Treatment

• Placing a Filling

• Antibiotic Therapy

Which is a characteristic of irreversible pulpitis?

• Sharp, transient pain

• No lingering pain

• Increased on bending or lying down

• Pain in response to a stimulus

What is a characteristic feature of pulp polyp?

• Absence of vascular congestion

• Dense fibrous tissue formation

• Proliferation of inflamed pulp tissue

• Presence of necrotic debris

Which of the following is a sequelae of chronic pulpitis?

• Pulp calcification

• Reduction in tooth mobility

• Increased pulp vitality

• Enhanced dentin sensitivity

What is the outcome of untreated irreversible pulpitis?

• Pulp polyp formation

• Pulpal fibrosis

• Pulp necrosis

• Pulp regeneration

What is the outcome of untreated irreversible pulpitis?

• Pulp polyp formation

• Pulpal fibrosis

• Pulp necrosis

• Pulp regeneration