Multiple choice

Pulpal damage is

  1. directly proportional to the amount of dentin removed

  2. not related to the amount of dentin removed

  3. inversely proportional to the amount of dentin removed

  4. related to the diameter of opened dentinal tubules

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dentin is the protective casing of the pulp. Dentin removal will cause damage to the pulp.