Question 100 · LDEK · Periapical diseases
Indicate the recommended method of determining the causative tooth responsible for a chronic apical abscess with a sinus tract:
- A. local anesthesia in the area of the sinus tract.
- B. dental tissue transillumination with a strong light source.
- C. use of Diagnodent device.
- D. taking of bitewing X-ray.
- E. x-ray image of a gutta-percha placed in the sinus tract.
Hint
Think of a radiopaque marker that can be passed through the sinus opening to show where the tract leads.
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