INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Prolonged, unstimulated night pain suggests which condition of the pulp?

Pulp necrosis
Mild hyperemia
Reversible pulpitis
No specific condition

The correct answer is: Pulp necrosis

Prolonged, unstimulated night pain suggests pulp necrosis. When the pulp of the tooth is necrotic, it means that the vital tissue inside the tooth has died. This can lead to persistent pain, particularly at night when the blood flow to the pulp may increase, causing pressure and discomfort. Pulp necrosis is a serious condition that requires proper evaluation and treatment by a dental professional to address the underlying cause and prevent further complications. Mild hyperemia, reversible pulpitis, and no specific condition are not typically associated with prolonged, unstimulated night pain. Mild hyperemia refers to increased blood flow to the pulp, reversible pulpitis is an inflammation of the pulp that can be resolved, and "no specific condition" is a vague option that doesn't address the specific symptoms described in the question.