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What does the presence of sharp shooting lancinating pain indicate?
What does the presence of sharp shooting lancinating pain indicate?
- Chronic periapical abscess
- Pulpal hyperemia
- Acute irreversible pulpitis (correct)
- Reversible pulpitis
Which type of pain provocation is indicative of acute irreversible pulpitis?
Which type of pain provocation is indicative of acute irreversible pulpitis?
- Sharp shooting lancinating pain that does not disappear after removal of the irritant (correct)
- Continuous pain without any specific stimulus
- Mild pain with cold and sweet stimuli
- Pain on biting that disappears after removal of the irritant
Which type of pain duration is indicative of chronic periapical abscess?
Which type of pain duration is indicative of chronic periapical abscess?
- Minutes
- Seconds
- Hours
- Continuous (correct)
What is indicative of pulp vitality?
What is indicative of pulp vitality?
What does absence of pain in a tooth indicate?
What does absence of pain in a tooth indicate?
Is the preferred temperature for the heat test 65.5°C?
Is the preferred temperature for the heat test 65.5°C?
The heat test method involves using a hot burnisher if a higher temperature is needed.
The heat test method involves using a hot burnisher if a higher temperature is needed.
The electric pulp test involves applying an electrolyte on the lingual surface of the tooth.
The electric pulp test involves applying an electrolyte on the lingual surface of the tooth.
Exaggerated response to heat during the heat test indicates reversible pulpitis.
Exaggerated response to heat during the heat test indicates reversible pulpitis.
The heat test is not recommended due to difficulty in controlling the temperature of heated instruments and the safety problems associated with using heated instruments in the patient's mouth.
The heat test is not recommended due to difficulty in controlling the temperature of heated instruments and the safety problems associated with using heated instruments in the patient's mouth.
