NDAEB PRACTICE GUIDE UPDATED 2026
TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Pulpotomy Answer: Removal of coronal portion of exposed vital
pulp
⫸ Pulpectomy Answer: Complete Removal of coronal pulp
⫸ Hemisection Answer: Procedure in which the root and crown are cut
lengthwise and removed
⫸ Gingivectomy Answer: Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues
⫸ Gingivoplasty Answer: Procedure in which reshaping/contouring of
gums is performed
⫸ Osteoplasty Answer: What is an additive bone surgery called?
⫸ Ostectomy Answer: What is subtractive bone surgery called?
⫸ Irreversible Answer: A form of pulpitis that can not be healed
, ⫸ Periodontal abscess Answer: inflammatory reaction most commonly
caused by bacteria trapped in the periodontal sulcus
⫸ Pulp Fibrosis Answer: When there is a decrease of living cells within
the tissue, fibrous tissue will take over the pulpal canal.
⫸ Root Tip Picks Answer: Surgical instrument used in the removal of
root tips or fragments
⫸ Bone File Answer: Instrument used to smooth bone
⫸ Mouth Prop Answer: Used to hold mouth open during procedures and
allows for better client comfort
⫸ Excisional Biopsy Answer: Surgical procedure involving removal of
an entire lesion plus some normal tissue
⫸ Inner Knob Answer: Used to increase or decrease the size of the
matrix band loop
⫸ Indications for Endo Answer: Fractured tooth
Neurotic Pulp
Tooth can be restored to natural function
TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Pulpotomy Answer: Removal of coronal portion of exposed vital
pulp
⫸ Pulpectomy Answer: Complete Removal of coronal pulp
⫸ Hemisection Answer: Procedure in which the root and crown are cut
lengthwise and removed
⫸ Gingivectomy Answer: Surgical removal of diseased gingival tissues
⫸ Gingivoplasty Answer: Procedure in which reshaping/contouring of
gums is performed
⫸ Osteoplasty Answer: What is an additive bone surgery called?
⫸ Ostectomy Answer: What is subtractive bone surgery called?
⫸ Irreversible Answer: A form of pulpitis that can not be healed
, ⫸ Periodontal abscess Answer: inflammatory reaction most commonly
caused by bacteria trapped in the periodontal sulcus
⫸ Pulp Fibrosis Answer: When there is a decrease of living cells within
the tissue, fibrous tissue will take over the pulpal canal.
⫸ Root Tip Picks Answer: Surgical instrument used in the removal of
root tips or fragments
⫸ Bone File Answer: Instrument used to smooth bone
⫸ Mouth Prop Answer: Used to hold mouth open during procedures and
allows for better client comfort
⫸ Excisional Biopsy Answer: Surgical procedure involving removal of
an entire lesion plus some normal tissue
⫸ Inner Knob Answer: Used to increase or decrease the size of the
matrix band loop
⫸ Indications for Endo Answer: Fractured tooth
Neurotic Pulp
Tooth can be restored to natural function
