Question 126 · LDEK · Diagnosis
Sharp, severe pain occurring in the restored tooth on biting, especially while releasing the bite, and after cold stimuli may indicate:
- A. pulpitis.
- B. acute periodontitis.
- C. chronic periodontitis.
- D. cusp fracture.
- E. poor occlusal adjustment of the restoration.
Hint
Pain that is worst at the moment biting pressure is released suggests that fragments of the tooth are moving apart and back.
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