Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2011
A 47-year-old patient complains of persistent ache in the 27 tooth, that gets worse when biting. Objectively: skin colour is normal, the face is symmetrical, the mouth opens without any difficulties, alveolar mucosa at the level of 27 tooth is edematous and hyperemic. The 27 tooth presents a deep carious cavity communicating with the pulp chamber. Percussion of the 27 tooth causes acute pain. What is your provisional diagnosis?
Answer options
- Acute purulent maxillary periostitis in the region of the 27 tooth
- Chronic odontogenic left-sided maxillary sinusitis
- Exacerbation of acute periodontitis of the 27 tooth
- Acute generalized purulent pulpitis of the 27 tooth
- Acute purulent periodontitis of the 27 tooh
Correct answer
Exacerbation of acute periodontitis of the 27 tooth
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