Within an hour after cementation of cast gold onlay patient complains of shooting pain every time the teeth comes together Most probable explanation is ______________?
Correct answer: A. Galvanic current caused by gold onlay occluding with a large restoration
- A. Galvanic current caused by gold onlay occluding with a large restoration
- B. Retained cement in gingival sulcus
- C. Excess acid in mix
- D. Supracocclusion of restoration
Explanation
A sharp shooting pain whenever dissimilar metallic restorations contact can result from galvanic current, with saliva acting as the electrolyte. A supracontact more typically causes pain on biting from excessive occlusal force rather than an electric-like shock.
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