Dentaltown February 2018 - 102

continuing
education

Claim Your CE Credits

POST-TEST
Answer the test on the Continuing Education Answer Sheet and submit by mail with a
processing fee of $36. Or answer the post-test questions online at dentaltown.com/ce-840.
To view all online CE courses, go to dentaltown.com/onlinece and click the "View All Courses"
button. (If you're not already registered on Dentaltown.com, you'll be prompted to do so.
Registration is fast, easy and, of course, free.)

1.

2.

3.

A recent study revealed that five years
after endodontic treatment, what
percentage of teeth needed no further
endo retreatment, surgery or extraction?
A. 72 percent.
B. 82 percent.
C. 92 percent.
D. 99 percent.
The same study examined patients
after 10 years as well. What percentage
of teeth needed no further endo
retreatment, surgery or extraction after a
decade?
A. 66 percent.
B. 76 percent.
C. 86 percent.
D. 96 percent.
The study referred to in Questions 1
and 2 profiled cases from as far back
as 2000. Given the improvements in
endodontic armamentaria and protocols,
if the study profiled cases begun in the
past few years, how would the number of
successful endo cases likely have been
affected?
A. It likely would be higher.
B. It likely would be lower.
C. It likely would not have changed.

4.

5.

6.

Which of the following is not given by
the author as a reason that modern
endodontic procedures can be performed
more efficiently and predictably?
A. Enhanced magnification.
B. Improved mechanized nickel titanium
(NiTi) instrumentation.
C. Intracanal means to medicate canals.
D. Rubber dam isolation.
New NiTi endo files on the market help
dentists manage canals more predictably
and safely. Which of the below is not an
example of a recent improvement?
A. New generation files are less likely
to fracture, ledge or transport.
B. Reciprocating mechanized files
often can do what traditionally
would have required several files.
C. New files automatically signal
the presence of a missed hairline
fracture.
D. With fewer steps and instruments
needed, there's less room for error
and a quicker operator learning curve.
New NiTi files specifically designed to
manage calcified canals create a route
that extends from the orifice to the apex
with reduced canal transportation and
ledging. This route is known as a:
A. Slide path.
B. Glide path.
C. Slip path.
D. Smooth path.

7.

True or false: Root canals and implants
are evaluated for success by identical
criteria.
A. True.
B. False.

8.

In a recent study of randomly selected
implant cases, what percentage
presented with some form of periimplantitis within nine years?
A. 5 percent.
B. 55 percent.
C. 45 percent.
D. 65 percent.

9.

Improvements in which dental
instruments have led to better diagnosis
and treatment for endodontic patients?
A. Loupes.
B. Headlights.
C. Microscopes.
D. All of the above.

10. True or false: CBCT/3-D imaging helps
dentists diagnose and treatment-plan
cases that would have been difficult,
if not impossible, to do with only 2-D
radiographs as reference.
A. True.
B. False.

Legal Disclaimer: The CE provider uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are
error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one
or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or
procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health-care professional.
Licensure: Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each
registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

102

FEBRUARY 2018 // dentaltown.com


http://www.dentaltown.com/ce-840 http://www.dentaltown.com/onlinece http://www.Dentaltown.com http://www.dentaltown.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown February 2018

Dentaltown February 2018 - Intro
Dentaltown February 2018 - Cover1
Dentaltown February 2018 - Cover2
Dentaltown February 2018 - 1
Dentaltown February 2018 - 2
Dentaltown February 2018 - 3
Dentaltown February 2018 - 4
Dentaltown February 2018 - 5
Dentaltown February 2018 - 6
Dentaltown February 2018 - 7
Dentaltown February 2018 - 8
Dentaltown February 2018 - 9
Dentaltown February 2018 - 10
Dentaltown February 2018 - 11
Dentaltown February 2018 - 12
Dentaltown February 2018 - 13
Dentaltown February 2018 - 14
Dentaltown February 2018 - 15
Dentaltown February 2018 - 16
Dentaltown February 2018 - 17
Dentaltown February 2018 - 18
Dentaltown February 2018 - 19
Dentaltown February 2018 - 20
Dentaltown February 2018 - 21
Dentaltown February 2018 - 22
Dentaltown February 2018 - 23
Dentaltown February 2018 - 24
Dentaltown February 2018 - 25
Dentaltown February 2018 - 26
Dentaltown February 2018 - 27
Dentaltown February 2018 - 28
Dentaltown February 2018 - 29
Dentaltown February 2018 - 30
Dentaltown February 2018 - 31
Dentaltown February 2018 - 32
Dentaltown February 2018 - 33
Dentaltown February 2018 - 34
Dentaltown February 2018 - 35
Dentaltown February 2018 - 36
Dentaltown February 2018 - 37
Dentaltown February 2018 - 38
Dentaltown February 2018 - 39
Dentaltown February 2018 - 40
Dentaltown February 2018 - 41
Dentaltown February 2018 - 42
Dentaltown February 2018 - 43
Dentaltown February 2018 - 44
Dentaltown February 2018 - 45
Dentaltown February 2018 - 46
Dentaltown February 2018 - 47
Dentaltown February 2018 - 48
Dentaltown February 2018 - 49
Dentaltown February 2018 - 50
Dentaltown February 2018 - 51
Dentaltown February 2018 - 52
Dentaltown February 2018 - 53
Dentaltown February 2018 - 54
Dentaltown February 2018 - 55
Dentaltown February 2018 - 56
Dentaltown February 2018 - 57
Dentaltown February 2018 - 58
Dentaltown February 2018 - 59
Dentaltown February 2018 - 60
Dentaltown February 2018 - 61
Dentaltown February 2018 - 62
Dentaltown February 2018 - 63
Dentaltown February 2018 - 64
Dentaltown February 2018 - 65
Dentaltown February 2018 - 66
Dentaltown February 2018 - 67
Dentaltown February 2018 - 68
Dentaltown February 2018 - 69
Dentaltown February 2018 - 70
Dentaltown February 2018 - 71
Dentaltown February 2018 - 72
Dentaltown February 2018 - 73
Dentaltown February 2018 - 74
Dentaltown February 2018 - 75
Dentaltown February 2018 - 76
Dentaltown February 2018 - 77
Dentaltown February 2018 - 78
Dentaltown February 2018 - 79
Dentaltown February 2018 - 80
Dentaltown February 2018 - 81
Dentaltown February 2018 - 82
Dentaltown February 2018 - 83
Dentaltown February 2018 - 84
Dentaltown February 2018 - 85
Dentaltown February 2018 - 86
Dentaltown February 2018 - 87
Dentaltown February 2018 - 88
Dentaltown February 2018 - 89
Dentaltown February 2018 - 90
Dentaltown February 2018 - 91
Dentaltown February 2018 - 92
Dentaltown February 2018 - 93
Dentaltown February 2018 - 94
Dentaltown February 2018 - 95
Dentaltown February 2018 - 96
Dentaltown February 2018 - 97
Dentaltown February 2018 - 98
Dentaltown February 2018 - 99
Dentaltown February 2018 - 100
Dentaltown February 2018 - 101
Dentaltown February 2018 - 102
Dentaltown February 2018 - 103
Dentaltown February 2018 - 104
Dentaltown February 2018 - Cover3
Dentaltown February 2018 - Cover4
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-march-2024
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-february-2024
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-january-2024
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-december-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-november-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-new-grad-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-october-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-september-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-august-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-july-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-june-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-may-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-april-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-march-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-february-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-january-2023
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-december-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-november-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-october-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-new-grad-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-september-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-august-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-july-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-june-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-may-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-april-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-march-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-february-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-january-2022
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-december-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-november-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-new-grad-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-october-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-september-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-august-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-july-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-june-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-may-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-april-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-march-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/dentaltown-february-2021
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2021January
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020December
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020November
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020NewGrad
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020October
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020September
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020August
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020July
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020June
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020May
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020April
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020March
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020February
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2020January
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019December
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019November
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2019OctoberNovember
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019October
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019NewGrad
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019September
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019August
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019July
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2019JuneJuly
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019June
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019May
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2019AprilMay
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019April
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019March
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019February
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2019FebruaryMarch
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2019January
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018Winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018December
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018November
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018November
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018October
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018October
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018NewGrad
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018September
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018September
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018August
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018July
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018July
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018June
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018June
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018May
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018May
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018April
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018April
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018March
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018March
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018February
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2018February
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2018January
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017December
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017Winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017November
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017October
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017october
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/NewGrad2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017September
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017September
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017August
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017August
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017July
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017July
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017June
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017may
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017May
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/2017April
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017April
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017March
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltownuk/dentaltownuk/2017march
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/February2017
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2017January
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016December
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016November
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016October
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016nge
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016september
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016august
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016july
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016june
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016may
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016april
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016march
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016february
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2016january
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015december
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015november
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015october
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015nge
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015september
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015august
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015july
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015june
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015may
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015april
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015march
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015february
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2015january
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014december
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014decemberb
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014november
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014october
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014newgrad
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014september
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014august
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014july
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014june
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014may
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014april
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014march
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014february
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2014january
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013december
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013november
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013october
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013newgrad
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013september
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013august
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013july
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013june
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013may
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013april
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013march
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013february
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2013january
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2012december
https://www.nxtbook.com/farran/dentaltown/2012November
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com