Pain within the root (root pain) can be elicited by which of the following (select all that apply)?
A) Root decay
B) Root resorption
C) Secondary dentin
D) Dehydration
E) Reparative dentin

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Root pain is not caused by formation of either secondary or reparative dentin. Secondary and reparative dentin, protective in nature, are formed by the odontoblasts in response to trauma. Root decay, root resorption, and dehydration cause root pain. Other causes include air, sweets, and chemicals such as bleaching agents.

Pain Within the Root (Root Pain) Can Be Elicited by Which