Question 155 · LDEK · Immature permanent teeth
The indications for partial pulpotomy in an immature permanent tooth include:
1) small, carious exposure of the pulp;
2) spontaneous pain and dark-red bleeding from the exposed pulp;
3) presence of a fistula;
4) edema;
5) moderate bleeding of bright red blood from the pulp.
The correct answer is:
2) spontaneous pain and dark-red bleeding from the exposed pulp;
3) presence of a fistula;
4) edema;
5) moderate bleeding of bright red blood from the pulp.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 1,5.
- D. 1,2,3,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Partial pulpotomy needs inflammation limited to the superficial pulp; look at the colour and control of bleeding and at signs of spread.
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