15.
If conservative endodontic therapy is used on a vital tooth, which of the following procedures
is performed FIRST?
a. Administer anesthesia.
b. Extirpate the pulp.
c.
Make the tooth aseptic.
d. Apply the rubber dam.
e. Desiccate the root canal.
16.
In the single appointment method of endodontic therapy:
a. Cresatin is placed into the pulp chamber by using cotton pellets.
b. Bacterial cultures are done periodically.
c.
Radiographs are taken periodically during the procedure.
d. Infected material is allowed to drain over a period of time.
17.
In cleaning endodontic files and reamers:
a. Reamers are rotated counterclockwise in an alcohol-saturated cotton roll.
b. Burs should be soaked in water 10 minutes.
c.
Scrub the cement slab and spatula with tincture of metaphen.
d. Discard the files, rather than clean them.
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