Endodontics · single question
A patient has sensitivity to cold and air that resolves quickly after stimulus removal. Pulpal diagnosis?
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Correct answer: C. Reversible pulpitis
Reversible pulpitis: sensitivity to cold/air that resolves quickly (within seconds) after stimulus removal. The pulp is vital and can recover.
- A. ❌ Chronic apical abscess presents with mild or no symptoms.
- B. ❌ Pulp necrosis: no response to thermal stimuli.
- C. ✅ CORRECT – Reversible pulpitis: sharp, transient pain that immediately resolves.
- D. ❌ Irreversible pulpitis: pain lingers 30+ seconds after stimulus removal.