Deck 22: Pulpal and Periapical Lesions

Question 1

High pulp horns on teeth are usually associated with ___________.

Answer 1

young patients

Question 2

The first detectable radiographic sign of periapical pathology is:

A)hypercementosis
B)loss of the lamina dura
C)disruption of the lamina dura
D)thickening of the periodontal ligament

Answer 2

thickening of the periodontal ligament

Question 3

Identify the radiographic sign of pulpitis in the pulp chamber:

A)the presence of additional pulp denticles
B)widened lamina dura
C)no radiographic changes are seen
D)changes in alveolar bone

Answer 3

no radiographic changes are seen

Question 4

How do a periapical cyst and a periapical granuloma appear radiographically?

A)they may appear identical
B)a cyst is always larger
C)a cyst is always smaller
D)none of the above

Question 5

Both internal and external idiopathic root resorption result in:

A)root fracture
B)tooth movement
C)pulpal necrosis
D)all of the above

Question 6

Fistulous tracts are almost ________ seen on periapical radiographs.

Question 7

Which of the following will appear radiopaque on radiographs?

A)a periapical granuloma
B)first-stage periapical cemental dysplasia
C)a periapical cyst
D)none of the above

Question 8

Identify a possible cause(s)for the formation of secondary dentin:

A)pulp capping
B)attrition
C)deep dental caries
D)all of the above

Question 9

To make the diagnosis of periapical pathology, the tooth involved must test _________.

Question 10

Periapical cemental osseous dysplasia is a three-stage lesion that is _________ and self-limiting, and for which no treatment is indicated.