Question 168 · LDEK · Diagnosis
A 28-year-old man came to the dental office reporting a sharp pain in tooth 34 occurring on eating, especially ice-cream. On intraoral examination an abrasion was found in tooth 34 at the cervical area on the buccal surface. It was observed that cold stimulation caused intense pain which disappeared quickly after a cessation of the stimulus. No reaction on percussion was noticed. What is the correct diagnosis in this case?
- A. reversible pulpitis.
- B. irreversible pulpitis.
- C. acute apical periodontitis.
- D. chronic apical periodontitis.
- E. apical abscess.
Hint
Focus on how long the pain lasts after the cold stimulus is removed and on the percussion result.
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