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A patient presents with a fractured lingual cusp of a premolar. What should you check first?

  1. Pulp vitality
  2. Occlusal contacts
  3. Proximal contacts
  4. Tooth mobility
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Correct answer: A. Pulp vitality

When evaluating a fractured cusp, assessing pulp vitality is crucial to determine if the fracture has caused pulpal damage. This assessment guides whether restorative treatment or endodontic therapy is needed.

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