Question 184 · LDEK · Pulp diseases
A 42-year-old man came to the dental office complaining of severe throbbing pain of tooth 25. On examination: the pain on percussion and a prolonged reaction to cold were observed. What kind of treatment should be performed?
- A. observation for 3 days.
- B. oral antibiotic therapy.
- C. partial caries preparation and ZOE placement.
- D. pulpotomy and calcium hydroxide dressing placement.
- E. extirpation and chemomechanical root canal preparation.
Hint
Severe pain with a lingering cold response and percussion tenderness means the pulp inflammation cannot be reversed.
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