Question 529 · LDEK · Diagnosis

Choose correct statements regarding the radiating pain:

1) it is characteristic for irreversible pulpitis;
2) it is characteristic for pulp necrosis;
3) 46 tooth pain may radiate towards the ear;
4) 26 tooth pain may radiate towards the occiput and neck.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1, 3.
  2. B. 1, 4.
  3. C. 2, 3.
  4. D. 3, 4.
  5. E. 2, 4.
Hint

Recall which pulpal condition causes poorly localized pain and the typical referral pattern of mandibular versus maxillary molars.

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