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What can cause intense, throbbing pain in a tooth with a vital pulp?
What can cause intense, throbbing pain in a tooth with a vital pulp?
- Occlusal adjustment
- PDL inflammation (correct)
- Chronic Apical Abscess
- Necrotic pulp
How can Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (AAP) be diagnosed?
How can Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (AAP) be diagnosed?
- Presence of sinus tract involvement
- Rapid onset of swelling
- Visible apical bone resorption seen on x-rays (correct)
- Pulp necrosis confirmed by cold test
What differentiates Acute Apical Abscess (AAA) from Lateral Periodontal Abscess?
What differentiates Acute Apical Abscess (AAA) from Lateral Periodontal Abscess?
- Swelling and purulent exudate at apex
- Pain with percussion and palpation
- Deviation of uvula
- Necrosed root (correct)
What is the characteristic symptom of Chronic Apical Abscess?
What is the characteristic symptom of Chronic Apical Abscess?
What is the cause of Excessive bone mineralization around the apex in Condensing Osteitis?
What is the cause of Excessive bone mineralization around the apex in Condensing Osteitis?
How can Chronic Apical Abscess mimic a periodontal lesion?
How can Chronic Apical Abscess mimic a periodontal lesion?
What does Total Pulp Necrosis lead to?
What does Total Pulp Necrosis lead to?
What is the effect of bacteria/endotoxin in Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (AAP)?
What is the effect of bacteria/endotoxin in Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis (AAP)?
How can Acute Apical Abscess be differentiated from Lateral Periodontal Abscess?
How can Acute Apical Abscess be differentiated from Lateral Periodontal Abscess?
What is the goal of treatment for a tooth with a vertical root fracture?
What is the goal of treatment for a tooth with a vertical root fracture?
Which clinical finding is characteristic of a tooth with a vertical root fracture?
Which clinical finding is characteristic of a tooth with a vertical root fracture?
How can endodontic pathology affect the periodontium?
How can endodontic pathology affect the periodontium?
What is a characteristic feature of primary periodontal lesions?
What is a characteristic feature of primary periodontal lesions?
What is indicated for primary perio lesions with secondary endo involvement?
What is indicated for primary perio lesions with secondary endo involvement?
How do true combined lesions differ from primary endodontic or periodontal lesions?
How do true combined lesions differ from primary endodontic or periodontal lesions?
What is an important diagnostic sign indicating a vertical root fracture?
What is an important diagnostic sign indicating a vertical root fracture?
How does sickle cell disease affect non-carious teeth?
How does sickle cell disease affect non-carious teeth?
What communication pathway exists between the pulp and periodontium?
What communication pathway exists between the pulp and periodontium?
What should be considered if a patient reports intermittent, intense pain that wakes them up at night and is relieved by over-the-counter medication?
What should be considered if a patient reports intermittent, intense pain that wakes them up at night and is relieved by over-the-counter medication?
What is the main reason why X-rays are not enough to diagnose irreversible pulpitis (IP)?
What is the main reason why X-rays are not enough to diagnose irreversible pulpitis (IP)?
Why does the electrical pulp test have little value in diagnosing symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP)?
Why does the electrical pulp test have little value in diagnosing symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP)?
What is the distinguishing feature of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis?
What is the distinguishing feature of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis?
What leads to the death of the pulp resulting in pulp necrosis?
What leads to the death of the pulp resulting in pulp necrosis?
What are microscopic findings associated with both asymptomatic and symptomatic irreversible pulpitis?
What are microscopic findings associated with both asymptomatic and symptomatic irreversible pulpitis?
Why is an electrical pulp test not useful in diagnosing a dead nerve?
Why is an electrical pulp test not useful in diagnosing a dead nerve?
What does advanced decay into the pulp lead to?
What does advanced decay into the pulp lead to?
At what stage does partial pulp necrosis cause symptoms similar to irreversible pulpitis?
At what stage does partial pulp necrosis cause symptoms similar to irreversible pulpitis?
What is histologically observed when dense inflammation and cellular degeneration occur in the pulp?
What is histologically observed when dense inflammation and cellular degeneration occur in the pulp?
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