Question 1
A 28-year-old patient presents with lingering pain to hot and cold in the lower left first molar. The pain persists for several minutes after the thermal stimulus is removed. Radiographically, there is deep caries extending close to the pulp chamber. What is the most likely pulpal diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
Question 2
During a periodontal assessment, a patient exhibits generalized bleeding on probing, pocket depths ranging from 1 to 3 mm, and no clinical attachment loss (CAL). How should this condition be classified according to the 2017 World Workshop classification system?
Correct Answer:
Plaque-induced gingivitis on an intact periodontium
Question 3
Which of the following clinical techniques is most effective in minimizing polymerization shrinkage stress in deep composite resin restorations?
Correct Answer:
Using incremental placement in oblique layers to reduce the C-factor
Question 4
An 8-year-old child presents with a traumatized maxillary central incisor that is vital but has an open apex. There is an exposed pulp chamber from a complicated crown fracture that occurred 2 hours ago. Which treatment is indicated to promote root end development?
Correct Answer:
Apexogenesis (partial pulpotomy)
Question 5
Which anatomical landmark is the primary support area for a mandibular complete denture?
Correct Answer:
Buccal shelf
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