Question

You suspect that this patient has occlusal trauma. Occlusal trauma can cause each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

1) Pain when biting down
2) Tooth sensitivity
3) Tooth mobility
4) Increased tooth decay

Answer 1

Occlusal trauma can cause pain when biting down, tooth sensitivity, tooth mobility, and increased tooth decay. However, the EXCEPTION is increased tooth decay.

Step-by-step explanation:

Occlusal trauma can cause pain when biting down, tooth sensitivity, tooth mobility, and increased tooth decay. However, the EXCEPTION is increased tooth decay. Occlusal trauma refers to injury or damage to the teeth and supporting structures caused by improper alignment of the teeth when biting or chewing. It can lead to symptoms such as pain when biting down, tooth sensitivity to hot or cold, and tooth mobility. While occlusal trauma can contribute to tooth decay, it does not directly cause an increase in tooth decay.