Question 287 · LDEK · Tooth discoloration and bleaching
The yellowish discolouration of tooth crowns after trauma is caused by:
- A. pulpal haemorrhage.
- B. pulp necrosis.
- C. pulp calcification.
- D. development of microabscesses in the pulp tissue.
- E. haemoglobin degradation.
Hint
Think about what happens to the pulp space after trauma and how extra hard tissue changes crown translucency.
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