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The most likely diagnosis for a child with a painful, fiery-red, diffuse gingivitis is
primary herpetic gingivostomatitis.Released Written Exam book 1 2006
A patient experiences pain and some
gingival swelling in the anterior segment
of the mandible. The mandibular lateral
incisor has a shallow restoration, is tender
to percussion and gives a positive
response to the electric pulp tester. There
is some mobility. The most likely
diagnosis is
lateral periodontal abscess.
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Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Radiographs cannot differentiate between infected and non-infected periapical lesions.
2. A definitive diagnosis of an apical lesion cannot be made on radiography alone.
3. Periapical radiolucencies are not always indicative of loss of pulp vitality.
4. A periapical radiograph can be used to locate the buccal bone level.
(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 1
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Radiographs cannot differentiate between infected and non-infected periapical lesions.
2. A definitive diagnosis of an apical lesion cannot be made on radiography alone.
3. Periapical radiolucencies are not always indicative of loss of pulp vitality.
4. A periapical radiograph can be used to locate the buccal bone level.
(1) (2) (3)
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What clinical evidence would support a diagnosis of acute dento-alveolar abscess?
1. A negative reaction to the electric vitality tester.
2. A positive reaction of short duration to cold.
3. A positive reaction to percussion.
4. Presence of a draining fistula.
(1) and (3)
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