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Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2017

A 30-year-old patient complains of a toothache caused by hot and cold stimuli. The pain irradiates to the ear and temple. Previously this tooth presented with spontaneous nocturnal toothache. Objectively: on the occlusal surface of the 37 tooth there is a deep carious cavity communicating at one point with the tooth cavity. Probing at the communication point, as well as cold stimulus, causes acute pain. The pain persists for a long time. Electric pulp test result is 55 microamperes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Acute diffuse pulpitis
  2. Chronic concrementous pulpitis
  3. Acute suppurative pulpitis
  4. Exacerbation of chronic periodontitis
  5. Exacerbation of chronic pulpitis
Correct answer

Acute suppurative pulpitis

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