Question 6 (part 2) · LDEK · Etiology and classification

Choose correct statements regarding odontinoids:

1) mineral salt deposits occurring in pulp are called denticles or pulp stones;
2) they develop particularly often in the course of chronic pulpitis and post conservative treatment;
3) they develop particularly often in the course of acute pulpitis and post conservative treatment;
4) they can only be found in erupted teeth;
5) they most often occur in molars and lower incisors.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,4.
  2. B. 2,4,5.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,2,5.
  5. E. 1,3,5.
Hint

Consider whether pulp stones need long-lasting or short-lasting irritation to form, and whether they can appear in unerupted teeth.

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