A patient presents with pain on the lower right first molar. Which tray would be the most appropriate to place on the bracket table?
extraction
crown prep
endodontic
pulp vitality testing
pulp vitality testing
Rationale: pulp vitality testing would be the logical tray to place on the bracket table. The other three trays – crown prep, extraction, and endodontic – would be premature when the doctor has not diagnosed the condition of the tooth.
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