A Patient Who Has Sensitivity in the Mandibular Anterior Area

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient who has sensitivity in the mandibular anterior area due to abrasion is interested in having her teeth bleached.Which factor could contribute to her sensitivity?

• A) Discolored teeth
• B) Thin,uneven cementum
• C) Root canal treatment on mandibular central incisors
• D) Slight mobility

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