AGD Diagnostic & Treatment Planning Techniques 3

Question 1

A patient reports sensitivity to cold that lingers for 20 seconds after stimulus removal. Which pulpal diagnosis is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis

Answer

Lingering cold sensitivity lasting more than a few seconds after removal indicates symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Question 2

Which radiographic technique BEST minimizes geometric distortion when imaging the periapical region?

Accepted Answer

Paralleling technique

Answer

The paralleling technique places the film/sensor parallel to the long axis of the tooth, minimizing distortion.

Question 3

A treatment plan is sequenced into phases. Which phase includes definitive restorative procedures?

Accepted Answer

Definitive phase

Answer

The definitive phase includes final restorations, prosthetics, implants, and other comprehensive treatments after disease is controlled.

Question 4

Which of the following is a CONTRAINDICATION to taking a full-mouth series of periapical radiographs?

Accepted Answer

An edentulous patient with no signs or symptoms

Answer

A symptom-free edentulous patient rarely benefits from a full-mouth periapical series; a panoramic image is more appropriate.

Question 5

During charting, a furcation involvement is detected where the probe penetrates into but does not pass through the furcation. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Class II furcation

Answer

Class II furcation involvement means the probe enters the furcation but cannot pass completely through.

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