KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 114 · KROK (Dentistry)
A patient complains of toothache. On examination he has been diagnosed with pulpitis. Which factor played a main pathogenic role in the development of pain syndrome in this case?
- A. Activation of one of the components of the complement system
- B. Increased intratissular pressure in the dental pulp
- C. Interleukin action
- D. Inadequate stimulation of a mandibular nerve branch
- E. Vasospasm
Hint
Consider what happens to inflammatory exudate and oedema when the inflamed tissue is enclosed by rigid dentine walls.
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