Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2014
A 13-year-old boy complains of pain in the region of the extracted 46 tooth, irradiating to the ear and temple; halitosis. The tooth was extracted 3 days ago. Objectively: submandibular lymph nodes are enlarged, tender on palpation. Mucosa around the extracted tooth is hyperemic, edematous. The socket of the 46 tooth is filled with a gray clot. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Acute odontogenous lymphadenitis of the right submandibular region starting from the 46 tooth
- Acute odontogenous mandibular osteomyelitis starting from the 46 tooth
- Acute odontogenous mandibular periostitis starting from the 46 tooth
- Alveolitis of the extracted 46 tooth
- Neuralgia of the III branch of the trigeminal nerve
Correct answer
Alveolitis of the extracted 46 tooth
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