Question 176 · LDEK · Primary teeth

Indicate the false statement concerning the pulp amputation in milk teeth:

  1. A. formocresol, ferrous sulfate and MTA are the most commonly used in the pulp amputation of milk teeth.
  2. B. after the pulp amputation in milk teeth, the calcification is often observed.
  3. C. if the arrest of bleeding from pulp stumps is impossible in 3-4 minutes, pulp extirpation or tooth extraction is recommended.
  4. D. after the removal of coronal pulp, a cotton pellet with 15.5% solution of ferrous sulfate can be placed in the pulp chamber for 5 minutes.
  5. E. there were trials of pulp amputation with 2% glutaraldehyde, iodoform, or 3-6% solution of sodium hypochlorite.
Hint

Compare the application times of the pulpotomy medicaments: one is applied for seconds, another for minutes.

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