Question 23 (part 2) · LDEK · Irrigation and intracanal medicaments

Choose false statement regarding new dentin infection in the course of irreversible pulpitis:

  1. A. in such case microorganisms penetrate deep into into lateral root branches and dentin tubules, through which they even reach the cementum boundary.
  2. B. the penetration depth of microorganisms does not exceed 50 to 10 μm.
  3. C. chemo mechanical root canal preparation may result in complete removal of dentin infection.
  4. D. disinfection in the form of antiseptic inserts is not needed.
  5. E. obturation may be performed on the same visit.
Hint

Compare bacterial penetration in a recently infected vital pulp with that in long-standing necrosis.

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