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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2008

An 8-year-old child complains about permanent dull pain in the 46 tooth that is getting stronger during cutting. The pain appeared 1 day ago. Previously there has been pain induced by cold stimuli. Objectively: there is a deep carious cavity on the masticatory surface of the 46 tooth, tooth cavity is closed, probing and temperature stimuli cause no pain reaction. Percussion is painful, a slight mobility is present. Gum around the 46 tooth is hyperemic, edematic, palpatory painful. X-ray picture shows no changes near the apex of undeveloped roots. What is your provisional diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Acute general serous pulpitis
  2. Acute serous periodontitis
  3. Acute condition of chronic periodontitis
  4. Acute purulent pulpitis
  5. Acute purulent periodontitis
Correct answer

Acute serous periodontitis

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