INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What might direct pulp cap in primary teeth cause?

Internal Root Resorption
External Root Resorption
Dental Abscess
Tooth Discoloration

The correct answer is: Internal Root Resorption

Direct pulp capping in primary teeth involves placing a medicament directly over an exposed pulp to promote healing and preserving the vitality of the tooth. However, there is a risk of the medicament causing internal root resorption in some cases due to the inflammatory processes associated with the pulp injury and the presence of the medicament. Internal root resorption involves the resorption of dentin within the root canal space, which can compromise the structural integrity of the tooth over time. Therefore, direct pulp capping in primary teeth may lead to internal root resorption as a potential complication. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because direct pulp capping in primary teeth is not typically associated with external root resorption, dental abscess formation, or tooth discoloration.