Tooth had trauma resulted in hyperemia:
- a- pain increased with cold
- b- reverible condition
- c- pain of short duration
- d- B and c
- e- all***
The answer is d. B and c.
Here's why:
Hyperemia is a condition where there is increased blood flow to a particular area. In the case of tooth trauma, hyperemia can occur in the pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels.
Symptoms of pulpal hyperemia:
- Pain:
The pain can be sharp or dull and may come and go. The pain may increase with cold stimuli (although not always).
- Reversible condition:
Hyperemia is usually a reversible condition, meaning the pulp can heal if the cause of the trauma is removed.
- Short duration:
The pain of hyperemia typically lasts for a few days or weeks.
Therefore, b) reversible condition and c) pain of short duration are both symptoms of hyperemia.
Options (a) and (e) are incorrect:
a) Pain increased with cold:
While hyperemic pain may increase with cold, it can also be triggered by other stimuli such as heat, biting, or sweets.
e) all:
Option e includes all the above options, but as explained above, not all options are true for hyperemia.
Here are some additional facts about hyperemia:
- The severity of hyperemia can vary depending on the degree of trauma.
- Hyperemia may also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as swelling, sensitivity to percussion, and discoloration of the tooth.
- If hyperemia is not treated, it can progress to more serious conditions, such as pulpitis (inflammation of the pulp) or pulpal necrosis (death of the pulp).
