Endo Final - Luxation

Front 1

Following intrusive luxation therapy, when should you initiate root canal treatment?
1. 7 - 10 days after the trauma
2. 7 - 10 weeks after the trauma
3. as soon as resorption is seen in an x-ray
4. as soon as the patient becomes symptomatic
5. as soon as the tooth changes color

Back 1

1. 7 - 10 days after the trauma

Front 2

Which of the following statement is true regarding concussion?
1. there is no abnormal loosening
2. there may be slightly increased loosening
3. there may be significant loosening
4. there is never tenderness to percussion
5. the teeth are always sensitive to cold

Back 2

1. there is no abnormal loosening

Front 3

Which of the following is a very common complication of Lateral Luxation?
1. external inflammatory resorption
2. internal inflammatory resorption
3. replacement resorption
4. pressure resorption
5. a combination of replacement and pressure resorption

Back 3

1. external inflammatory resorption

Front 4

Which of the following will not be observed with Lateral Luxations?
1. pulp proliferation
2. pulp necrosis
3. external resorption
4. damage to the periodontal tissues
5. increased mobility

Back 4

1. pulp proliferation

Front 5

For luxation injuries, radiographs should be made:
1. at 3 horizontal angulations
2. at 2 horizontal angulations
3. straight-on
4. at 2 vertical angulations
5. at 3 vertical angulations

Back 5

5. at 3 vertical angulations

Front 6

Which of the following is true regarding Subluxation injuries?
1. there is no abnormal loosening
2. there is abnormal loosening
3. there may be slight displacement
4. the tooth is rarely percussion sensitive
5. the tooth is always responsive to cold

Back 6

2. there is abnormal loosening

Front 7

Which of the following statements is generally true regarding pulp canal obliteration:
1. root treatment becomes easier to perform
2. root treatment becomes more difficult to perform
3. root treatment is never affected regarding difficulty
4. progressive obliteration is a sign of long-standing pulpal necrosis

Back 7

2. root treatment becomes more difficult to perform

Front 8

Which of the following statements is false regarding luxation injuries?
1. a functional splint may be required
2. radiographs should be taken at 3 vertical angles
3. repositioning of the tooth is generally required
4. suturing of surrounding gingival tissues may be required
5. there is no tooth mobility

Back 8

5. there is no tooth mobility

Front 9

If luxated teeth cannot be easliy repositioned in the mouth outside the office setting, the patient should:
1. digitally extract the tooth and replace it in the socket
2. digitally extract the tooth, place it in gauze soaked in saline
3. digitally extract the tooth, place it in gauze soaked in chlorhexidine
4. attend their local dental office within 1 week
5. attend their dental office as soon as possible

Back 9

5. attend their dental office as soon as possible

Front 10

Intrusive Luxations tend to exhibit :
1. a lack of distinction between bone and tooth
2. increased mobility
3. sensitivity to cold tests
4. a premature contact with the opposing tooth
5. a normal sound to percussion

Back 10

1. a lack of distinction between bone and tooth

Front 11

Regarding Lateral Luxation/Extrusive Luxation injuries, which of the following findings is false?
1. displacement
2. positive percussion test
3. positive sensitivity test
4. increased mobility

Back 11

3. positive sensitivity test

Front 12

For Intrusive Luxations, the tooth should be obturated:
1. immediately
2. after 7 - 10 days
3. after 7 - 10 weeks
4. after 6 - 12 weeks
5. after 6 - 12 months

Back 12

5. after 6 - 12 months

Front 13

Pulp necrosis can lead to a visible color change in which of the following locations?
1. gingiva
2. crown
3. CEJ
4. bone
5. opposing tooth

Back 13

2. crown

Front 14

For Intrusive Luxation injuries, a radiographic control is:
1. optional
2. necessary
3. unnecessary
4. necessary only if the tooth is completely intruded in the alvelar bone
5. necessary only if the crown has been fractured

Back 14

2. necessary

Front 15

Which if the following will not be observed with Extrusive Luxations?
1. premature contact on closing
2. increased mobility
3. internal resorption
4. damage to the periodontal tissues
5. pulp necrosis

Back 15

3. internal resorption