Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2021
A 4-year-old child was diagnosed with exacerbation of chronic periodontitis of tooth 85. X-ray shows destruction of the lamina dura of the dental follicle of tooth 45, a shadow in the bifurcation area of tooth 85, and pathologic resorption of 2/3 of the medial root. What treatment tactics would you choose?
Answer options
- To extract tooth 85
- To stop pain and inflammation, conduct impregnation treatment of root canals, and keep the tooth open until the natural replacement of the primary dentition occurs
- To conduct endodontic and pharmacological treatment of the root canals of tooth 85 and apply occlusive dressing
- To fill the root canals in one visit and perform periostotomy
- To perform periostotomy and hemisection of the resorbed root
Correct answer
To extract tooth 85
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