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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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What is a goal in performing a root canal?
  1. Increasing gingiva
  2. Reducing alveolar bone
  3. Retaining radicular structures
  4. Retaining alar cartilage
Explanation
Answer: C - The goal in performing a root canal is to retain radicular structures. The infected soft and hard tissue is removed, the apical canal space is disinfected and medicated, and the tooth is sealed. Once the area has healed, further restorative treatments may begin.
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