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
- Acute general serous pulpitis
- Acute serous periodontitis
- Acute condition of chronic periodontitis
- Acute purulent pulpitis
- Acute purulent periodontitis
Correct answer
Acute serous periodontitis
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