HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

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What is the main use of a root canal plugger?

To roughen enamel surfaces
To condense and adapt root canal filling material
To extract roots
To apply root canal sealer

The correct answer is: To condense and adapt root canal filling material

The main purpose of a root canal plugger is to condense and adapt root canal filling material within the cleaned and shaped canal of a tooth. After a root canal procedure, the tooth's canal is filled with a biocompatible material, commonly gutta-percha, to seal it and prevent bacterial contamination. The plugger is specifically designed to apply pressure to this filling material, ensuring that it is densely packed into the canal space, which is crucial for the success of the root canal treatment. Proper condensation improves the seal and minimizes the chances of future infection. Though roughening enamel surfaces, extracting roots, and applying root canal sealer are relevant dental procedures, they are carried out using different instruments tailored for those specific tasks. The plugger is uniquely designed for condensing filling material, which is what makes this option the correct answer.