Endodontics: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Endodontics

Sample item

Which symptom most strongly suggests symptomatic irreversible pulpitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Lingering spontaneous pain provoked by hot or cold stimuli

Irreversible pulpitis often produces spontaneous or lingering thermal pain due to inflamed pulp tissue unable to recover after stimulation.

Option by option

  • A. Painless generalized gingival bleeding

    Gingival bleeding is a periodontal finding.

  • B. Stable tooth discoloration without symptoms

    Discoloration may indicate old trauma but is not this symptom pattern.

  • C. Brief pain only when biting on a high filling

    Biting pain alone can reflect occlusal trauma or crack.

  • D. Lingering spontaneous pain provoked by hot or cold stimuli (correct)

    Correct: prolonged thermal pain is typical of irreversible pulp inflammation.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Lingering spontaneous pain provoked by hot or cold stimuli. Irreversible pulpitis often produces spontaneous or lingering thermal pain due to inflamed pulp tissue unable to recover after stimulation.

Why is "Painless generalized gingival bleeding" not the answer?

Gingival bleeding is a periodontal finding.

Why is "Stable tooth discoloration without symptoms" not the answer?

Discoloration may indicate old trauma but is not this symptom pattern.

Why is "Brief pain only when biting on a high filling" not the answer?

Biting pain alone can reflect occlusal trauma or crack.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: prolonged thermal pain is typical of irreversible pulp inflammation.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Endodontics?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.