Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2013
A 27-year-old male patient complains of aching long-lasting pain in the 15 tooth during having meals, especially cold food. Sometimes the pain occurs when the temperature changes. Objectively: on the distal surface of the 15 tooth there is a cavity filled with softened dentin. Probing is painful. Electroexcitability of the pulp is 35 nA. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Hyperemia of the pulp
- Acute deep caries
- Chronic deep caries
- Exacerbation of chronic pulpitis
- Chronic fibrous pulpitis
Correct answer
Chronic fibrous pulpitis
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