External Root Resorption Quiz

What are the two types of tooth resorption?

• Internal and external

• Only external

• Only internal

• None of the above

What is the suspected cause of external resorption?

• Periradicular inflammation

• Cavity

• Decay

• None of the above

What does condensing osteitis appear as in radiographs?

• Localized area of radiopacity

• Localized area of radiolucency

• No change

• None of the above

What is the prognosis for long-term retention of the tooth if root canal therapy is performed?

• Excellent

• Poor

• Uncertain

• None of the above

What is the treatment recommended for external resorption?

• Removal of the irritant stimulus

• No treatment

• Extraction of the tooth

• None of the above

What is the DOK level of the question regarding the diagnosis of external inflammatory root resorption?

What is the treatment of choice for internal resorption when the pulp is removed or becomes necrotic?

• Root canal therapy

• Surgical exposure

• Restoration with material

• No treatment required

What varies with the etiological factor in the treatment of external resorption?

• Root canal therapy

• Surgical exposure

• Restoration with material

• No treatment required

What is the prognosis of a tooth with external resorption if the etiological factor is known and removed?

• The resorptive process will stop

• The tooth will be lost

• The tooth will remain weak

• No effect on the tooth

What are the differences between external and internal resorption?

• Types

• Etiology

• Clinical features

• All of the above