Question 195 · LDEK · Primary teeth
In a 6-year-old boy a few months ago pulp amputation in tooth 74 was performed using a Ca(OH)₂ paste. Currently there is no pain, but the X-ray reveals an oval widening of the tooth chamber. The probable diagnosis is:
- A. pulp polyp.
- B. internal granuloma of the pulp.
- C. pseudo dentinoma.
- D. internal replacement resorption.
- E. physiological resorption.
Hint
Calcium hydroxide in a primary pulp may sustain chronic inflammation and odontoclast activity inside the chamber.
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