For Dentinal Hyperalgesia (DH)to Develop,the Dentin Must Become Exposed Through

question 33

Multiple Choice

For dentinal hyperalgesia (DH) to develop,the dentin must become exposed through the loss of gingival recession or enamel,and

• A)the dentin tubules must be open to the oral cavity and the pulp.
• B)the tooth must be in hyperocclusion.
• C)erosion at the cervical must be present.
• D)a carious exposure of the tooth pulp must be present.

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