Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Practice Test

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Name the process of removing the pulp from an infected tooth.

Tooth extraction
Root canal treatment
Crown placement
Nerve treatment

The correct answer is: Root canal treatment

The process of removing the pulp from an infected tooth is known as root canal treatment. This procedure involves accessing the interior of the tooth, where the pulp is located, and removing the infected or damaged pulp tissue. The primary goal is to eliminate infection, alleviate pain, and save the tooth from extraction. After the pulp is removed, the interior of the tooth is cleaned, shaped, and then typically filled with a material to seal it and prevent further infection. Tooth extraction, while a method to deal with severe dental issues, involves removing the entire tooth rather than just the pulp. Crown placement refers to the fitting of a cap over a damaged tooth and is not specifically related to pulp removal. Nerve treatment is a less specific term and may not clearly indicate the removal of pulp, as it could refer to various procedures involving the nerves or the dental pulp, but it does not directly correspond to the established practice of root canal treatment.