TXST Chapter 25

A Root Canal is usually performed to eliminate infection and save the tooth from extraction.

• True

• False

If a tooth gets infected it is not unusual for it to turn dark due to the infection in the pulp chamber?

• True

• False

An Apex locator helps locate the apex of the tooth root?

• True

• False

An endodontic procedure that is usually performed on vital baby tooth with large amounts of decay is a pulpotomy?

• True

• False

A pulpectomy means to remove the entire pulp tissue?

• True

• False

During a root canal it is important to use a rubber dam?

• True

• False

K-file is a rotary file?

• True

• False

Gutta percha and a sealer are usually used to fill the root canal on a permanent tooth?

• True

• False