Question 109 · LDEK · Complications and errors
Indicate the true statements about endodontic treatment complications:
1) perforation is the unintentional connection between the tooth cavity and the oral environment;
2) incomplete pulp extirpation causes residual pulpitis;
3) in the case of edema, antibiotic therapy is not recommended, only the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
4) breaking the file during root canal filling results in the necessity for tooth extraction;
5) overfilling of the root canal may result in the necessity for surgical treatment.
The correct answer is:
2) incomplete pulp extirpation causes residual pulpitis;
3) in the case of edema, antibiotic therapy is not recommended, only the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
4) breaking the file during root canal filling results in the necessity for tooth extraction;
5) overfilling of the root canal may result in the necessity for surgical treatment.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 2,5.
- C. 3,4.
- D. 3,5.
- E. 2,4.
Hint
Check which tissues a perforation actually connects, and consider whether a broken file automatically dooms a tooth.
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