National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

Does acute suppurative pulpitis pain increase with cold?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Sometimes

4. Depends on the individual

The correct answer is: No

Acute suppurative pulpitis is a type of dental pain caused by inflammation of the dental pulp, the nerve and blood vessels inside the tooth. This inflammation can be triggered by various factors, one of which is extreme temperature changes. When a tooth is exposed to extreme cold, the inflamed pulp becomes even more sensitive and can cause a sharp increase in pain. This is why the correct answer is no, as cold can worsen the pain of acute suppurative pulpitis. The other options, while they may seem plausible, are not entirely accurate. Yes is incorrect because cold can actually worsen the pain, not increase it. Sometimes is incorrect because it implies that the pain increase with cold is inconsistent, when in fact it is a common trigger for pain in this condition. Depends on the individual is also incorrect because while pain tolerance may vary from person to person, the effect of cold on