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Endodontics · single question

A tooth fracture involving enamel AND dentin but NOT the pulp is classified as:

  1. Ellis Class IV
  2. Ellis Class I
  3. Ellis Class II
  4. Ellis Class III
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Correct answer: C. Ellis Class II

Ellis: Class I = enamel only; Class II = enamel + dentin (sensitive, yellowish exposed dentin, no pulp); Class III = enamel + dentin + pulp exposure (bleeding); Class IV = non-vital fractured tooth. Class II requires dentin protection.

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