When the tooth pulp is irritated and the patient experiences pain to thermal stimuli,a diagnosis of ______ can be made.
A)periradicular cyst
B)reversible pulpitis
C)irreversible pulpitis
D)periodontal abscess

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Reversible pulpitis occurs when the pulp is irritated and the patient is experiencing pain to thermal stimuli.With reversible pulpitis,eliminating the irritant and placing a sedative material may save the pulp.
A periradicular cyst develops as an inflammatory response to pulpal infection and necrosis of the pulp.
Irreversible pulpitis has symptoms of lingering pain and shows that the pulp is incapable of healing.
A periodontal abscess is caused by bacteria entrapped in the periodontal sulcus with the patient experiencing rapid onset pain,swelling,and tenderness to pressure.

When the Tooth Pulp Is Irritated and the Patient Experiences