Endodontic Materials Quiz

What is the main objective of endodontic treatment?

• To make the tooth whiter

• To extract the tooth

• To render the affected tooth symptom free

• To place a crown on the tooth

Which phase of endodontic therapy involves gaining access to the pulp chamber and shaping the root canal?

• Diagnostic phase

• Cleaning phase

• Obturation phase

• Preparatory phase

What is the main purpose of using irrigating solutions in endodontic treatment?

• To color the tooth

• To dissolve necrotic tissue or debris

• To make the tooth stronger

• To numb the tooth

Which material is used for filling the root canal?

• Silver cones

• Zinc Oxide Eugenol

• Gutta Percha

• Resilion

What are the ideal requirements of obturating materials?

• Antimicrobial, biocompatible, and good flow

• Adhesive in nature, dimensionally stable, and affected by moisture

• Stain dentin, expensive, and toxic

• Radio-opaque, good handling, and easily removed

Which sealer material is used to fill the spaces between solid core materials and root canal wall?

• Glass ionomerSealer

• Sodium hypochlorite

• Calcium Hydroxide sealer

• Zinc Oxide Eugenol

What is the main disadvantage of using Silver cones as core filling material?

• Corrosion and toxicity

• Accurate placement

• Easy insertion

• Lack of adhesion to dentin

Which irrigating solution is considered the gold standard for tissue dissolving?

• Chlorhexidine

• Sodium hypochlorite

• Hydrogen peroxide

• EDTA

What is the main advantage of using Rotary instruments in endodontic treatment?

• Follows manufacturer's speed

• Manually operated

• Less flexible

• Saves time

What is the main function of endodontic sealers?

• To provide good adhesion

• To dissolve necrotic tissue

• To color the tooth

• To stimulate apical closure