Question 72 (part 2) · LDEK · Periodontitis

Indicate true statement regarding management of patient with periodontal abscess:

  1. A. the abscess cavity may be rinsed with perhydrol.
  2. B. the lesion should be differentiated with acute periapical inflammation, paradental abscess and Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
  3. C. no indications for administering systemic antibiotic in the case of systemic symptoms.
  4. D. no need for radiologic diagnostics, no symptoms visible on X-ray.
  5. E. due to acute condition and severe pain, probing of the pockets should not be performed.
Hint

Consider the differential diagnosis of a localised purulent swelling next to a pocket, including rare systemic conditions.

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