Dental Assistant Practice Exam

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Which of the following is associated with pulpectomy?

Restoration of chewing function
Complete removal of tooth enamel
Removal of vital pulp
Placement of dental braces

The correct answer is: Removal of vital pulp

Pulpectomy is a dental procedure primarily associated with the removal of the entire pulp tissue from the tooth. This procedure is performed when the pulp becomes infected or is irreversibly damaged. The purpose of a pulpectomy is to clean out the infected or diseased pulp tissues and alleviate pain, thereby preserving the tooth structure for restoration. In contrast to other options, a pulpectomy involves the treatment of the central portion of the tooth (the pulp) rather than focusing directly on surrounding structures or functions. While restoration of tooth function is a possible outcome following the procedure, it is not a defining characteristic of what a pulpectomy entails. The complete removal of tooth enamel refers to a different kind of dental procedure, often involved in cavity treatment rather than pulp treatment. Lastly, the placement of dental braces is an orthodontic procedure not related to the treatment of the pulp within a tooth. Thus, the focus on the removal of vital pulp is what makes it the correct association with pulpectomy.