Question 14 · LDEK · Vital pulp therapy
Indicate the correct sentences concerning direct pulp capping:
1) dentine bridge forms two weeks after MTA application;
2) hardening Ca(OH)₂ does not initiate a dentin bridge formation;
3) it is not recommended to perform this procedure if the tooth gives a positive response to percussion test;
4) NaOCl can be used as a hemostatic agent;
5) it is not recommended to use MTA in the case of carious pulp exposure.
The correct answer is:
2) hardening Ca(OH)₂ does not initiate a dentin bridge formation;
3) it is not recommended to perform this procedure if the tooth gives a positive response to percussion test;
4) NaOCl can be used as a hemostatic agent;
5) it is not recommended to use MTA in the case of carious pulp exposure.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 3,4,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 1,2,5.
Hint
Separate facts about bridge formation by different materials from contraindications and hemostasis protocols.
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