Endodontic Emergencies Self Assessment

Acute pulpitis
 TrueFalse
In symptomatic pulpitis without caries perforation (into pulp), ZnO eugenol filling almost always removes the symptoms rapidly
In emergency treatment of acute irreversible pulpitis, pulpotomy with eugenol pellet in the chamber and top filling removes symptoms effectively
In emergency treatment of acute irreversible pulpitis, even partial removal of pulp tissue from the root canals further increases the probability to make the tooth totally symptomfree
Whenever time allows, instrumentation should be completed during the first appointment in emergency treatment of acute irreversible pulpitis
AAP
 TrueFalse
Antibiotics should be always prescribed in the treatment of AAP (acute apical periodontitis)
Anesthesia is never required in the treatment of AAP because the pulp is necrotic
Control of occlusion is a crucial step in the treatment of AAP
Fluctuating abscesses should be incised in the treatment of AAP
Drainage of pus, if present, from the canal, seldom lasts over five minutes
Canals should not be instrumented during the emergency treatment of AAP even if the time would allow this
Whenever time and symptoms allow, instrumentation should be completed during the first appointment in emergency treatment of AAP