Endodontics · single question
A patient presents with lingering pain with cold and percussion sensitivity. What is the most likely pulpal and periapical diagnosis?
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Correct answer: C. Irreversible symptomatic pulpitis, symptomatic apical periodontitis
Lingering pain to cold suggests irreversible symptomatic pulpitis, and percussion sensitivity indicates symptomatic apical periodontitis due to inflammation in the periapical tissues.