A patient had an amalgam restoration placed on the mandibular molar 2 days ago. The patient reports to the dental office and complains of pain on that tooth. Which of the following procedures should be done to determine the origin of the pain?
A) Check occlusion with articulating paper
B) Probe that tooth and adjacent teeth
C) Place a sealant on top of the amalgam
D) Apply high concentration of fluoride to the tooth
A
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