Endodontics · single question
A 29-year-old has mandibular pain with complicated crown fractures of #6 and #7 (pulp exposure). What should the dentist do?
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Correct answer: D. Perform endodontic therapy on #6 and #7
- A. INCORRECT. Broad restorative work does not address the acute pulpal emergency.
- B. INCORRECT. Unrelated prior treatment is not the priority.
- C. INCORRECT. Palliative care delays needed definitive treatment of exposed pulps.
- D. CORRECT. Exposed vital pulps causing pain require endodontic therapy on the affected teeth.