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NDECC VIP Clinical Competence Practice Exam
NDECC — The NDECC (National Dental Examination of Clinical Competence) is administered by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) as part of the pathway to dental licensure in Canada; it is a competency-based, case-driven written examination covering clinical judgment across all major dental disciplines, with a passing standard set by the NDEB through modified Angoff methodology.
30
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
A 52-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of a dull, constant ache in the upper left quadrant radiating toward the ear. Clinical examination reveals no caries, no periodontal pockets exceeding 3 mm, and a normal bite. Cold testing of tooth #26 produces a prolonged, lingering response. Percussion is mildly positive. The periapical radiograph shows slight widening of the periapical ligament space with no visible periapical lesion. Which diagnosis BEST describes this pulpal and periapical status?
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