Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2013
A 23-year-old patient complains of pain and swelling in the region of a central incisor which was injured some time ago. After clinical and radiographic examination the patient has been diagnosed with acute purulent periostitis of the upper jawmaxilla extending from the 11 tooth; radiograph shows a slight widening of periodontal ligament space of the 11 tooth. Choose the best method of treatment:
Answer options
- Subperiosteal abscess opening, endodontic treatment of the 11 tooth
- Endodontic treatment of the 11 tooth, anti-inflammatory therapy
- Extraction of the 11 tooth, antiinflammatory therapy
- Extraction of the 11 tooth
- Extraction of the 11 tooth, subperiosteal abscess opening
Correct answer
Subperiosteal abscess opening, endodontic treatment of the 11 tooth
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