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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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The dentist suspects a cracked tooth in a patient who experiences pain during chewing and thermal stimuli. What may be used to visually assist in locating the crack?

Methylene Red
Methylene blue
Acid green
Acid yellow

Explanation

Answer: B - A dentist suspecting a cracked tooth in a patient who experiences pain during chewing and thermal stimuli may use methylene blue to assist in locating the crack. The methylene blue visually aids by dying the teeth to exasperate areas of concern. Tactile examination may also be used by scratching the surface of the tooth with a sharp explorer.

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