Dental OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the primary characteristic of hyperemia of the tooth?

Yellow discoloration
Darkened appearance
Swelling of gums
Pain on percussion

The correct answer is: Darkened appearance

The primary characteristic of hyperemia of the tooth is its darkened appearance. Hyperemia refers to an increased blood flow to the dental pulp, often resulting from inflammation or infection. When the pulp is hyperemic, it can become engorged with blood, leading to a darkening of the tooth’s color. This change in hue is due to the intrinsic staining resulting from the vascular changes associated with increased blood flow and potential hemorrhage within the pulp. This darkened appearance can often be assessed clinically during an examination, where the tooth exhibits a different color when compared to adjacent healthy teeth. Recognizing this characteristic is important for diagnosing dental conditions such as pulpitis or other inflammatory processes affecting the pulp. The other options, while they may be associated with dental issues, do not specifically represent the primary characteristic of hyperemia in the context of tooth health and color change.