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