National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Test. Study with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question offers hints and detailed explanations. Achieve success in your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


Immediately after trauma, if a tooth tests non-vital, what should you do?

  1. Proceed with root canal treatment

  2. Extract the tooth

  3. Wait and re-evaluate

  4. Immediate dental implant placement

The correct answer is: Wait and re-evaluate

It is important to wait and re-evaluate if a tooth tests non-vital immediately after trauma because the tooth may still have a chance for recovery. Performing a root canal treatment or extracting the tooth right away may decrease the chances of saving the tooth. Immediate dental implant placement should also be avoided as it may complicate the healing process and increase the risk of complications. It is important to keep a close eye on the tooth and re-evaluate the status periodically before making a decision on treatment.