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What is the primary cause of ulcerative pulpitis according to the text?
What is the primary cause of ulcerative pulpitis according to the text?
- Chronic decay and inflammation (correct)
- Hyperplastic response to mild irritants
- Exposure of the pulp connective tissue
- Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis
What is the main difference between symptomatic pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis according to the text?
What is the main difference between symptomatic pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis according to the text?
- Symptomatic pulpitis is diagnosed through clinical examination, while symptomatic apical periodontitis is diagnosed through radiographic examination
- Symptomatic pulpitis involves inflammation of the pulp, while symptomatic apical periodontitis involves inflammation of the periapical tissues (correct)
- Symptomatic pulpitis involves pain after meals, while symptomatic apical periodontitis involves pain all the time
- Symptomatic pulpitis is treated with oral hygiene practices, while symptomatic apical periodontitis is treated with root canal therapy
What is the recommended treatment for a case of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis according to the text?
What is the recommended treatment for a case of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis according to the text?
- Extraction of the tooth
- Waiting for the pulp to become symptomatic
- Endodontic treatment (correct)
- Oral hygiene practices
What is the main characteristic of hyperplastic pulpitis according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of hyperplastic pulpitis according to the text?
What is the primary symptom observed in a case of symptomatic pulpitis according to the text?
What is the primary symptom observed in a case of symptomatic pulpitis according to the text?
What is the main clinical finding that helps differentiate symptomatic pulpitis from symptomatic apical periodontitis according to the text?
What is the main clinical finding that helps differentiate symptomatic pulpitis from symptomatic apical periodontitis according to the text?
What is the primary reason for performing endodontic treatment in cases of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis according to the text?
What is the primary reason for performing endodontic treatment in cases of asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis according to the text?
What is the primary function of the periodontal membrane according to the information provided in the text?
What is the primary function of the periodontal membrane according to the information provided in the text?
What is the primary cause of pulp necrosis according to the information provided in the text?
What is the primary cause of pulp necrosis according to the information provided in the text?
What is the primary treatment approach for ulcerative pulpitis according to the information provided in the text?
What is the primary treatment approach for ulcerative pulpitis according to the information provided in the text?
