A patient complains of sensitivity, on examination you find a composite filling restoring a good  cavity preparation without any secondary caries; what is your next step:
A. Extirpate the pulp that is obviously inflamed
B. Place ZOE dressing to sedate the pulp
C. Ask patient to come back in six months
D. Repeat restoration

1 Answer

Answer :

B. Place ZOE dressing to sedate the pulp

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