Question 97 · LDEK · Complications and errors

Which of the following symptoms may suggest a perforation?

1) sudden bleeding during the endodontic treatment;
2) sudden pain during the endodontic treatment;
3) abscess and bone resorption;
4) sinus tract and tenderness related to the endodontically treated tooth;
5) down-growth of a gingival epithelium tissue to the suspected perforation site;
6) extrusion of obturating material;
7) lesion healing.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,4,6.
  2. B. 1,2,3,6.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 5,6,7.
  5. E. 1,2,3,4,5,6.
Hint

Check each sign against an artificial opening into the periodontium; one item describes a favourable outcome rather than a complication.

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