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A patient complains about acute constant pain that is getting worse when biting down on food, sensation of a recently erupted tooth on the right upper jaw. Examination of the 15 tooth revealed a deep carious cavity communicating with the dental cavity. Tooth percussion causes acute pain. Probing is painless. Mucous membrane in projection of the root apex is hyperemic, painful on palpation. X-ray picture shows no changes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Exacerbation of chronic periodontitis
  2. Acute diffuse pulpitis
  3. Acute odontogenic osteomyelitis
  4. Acute albuminous periostitis
  5. Acute purulent periodontitis
Correct answer

Acute purulent periodontitis

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