Endodontics · single question
For that same pregnant patient with lingering pulpal pain, when should treatment be performed?
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Correct answer: B. Immediately (urgent care is not deferred)
- A. The first trimester is actually the period to avoid elective care; emergencies are different.
- B. Correct. Emergency/urgent care to relieve pain and infection is provided immediately at any stage of pregnancy.
- C. Deferring relief of acute pain/infection until delivery is inappropriate.
- D. Necessary care is provided during pregnancy with appropriate precautions.