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During a preoperative case review, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
Key Facts: NBDE Part II Exam
Dec 31, 2022
Last NBDE Part II Date
JCNDE History & Timeline
Aug 1, 2020
INBDE Transition Date
JCNDE History & Timeline
500
Current INBDE Total Questions
INBDE Candidate Guide (updated 2025-12-15)
360 + 140
Day 1 + Day 2 Items
INBDE Candidate Guide (updated 2025-12-15)
12h
Total Appointment Time
INBDE Candidate Guide (updated 2025-12-15)
$890
Current Exam Fee
INBDE Candidate Guide (updated 2025-12-15)
JCNDE retired NBDE Part II on December 31, 2022, replacing it with the INBDE (launched August 2020). The current INBDE candidate guide lists a 12-hour appointment, 500 total questions (360 Day 1 + 140 Day 2), and an $890 exam fee. Legacy clinical domains remain high-yield for integrated board prep.
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1During a preoperative case review, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
2In a timed board-style vignette, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
3At chairside during treatment, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
4During a treatment-planning conference, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
5In a postoperative follow-up scenario, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
6During an emergency walk-in visit, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
7At recall examination, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
8During end-of-day chart audit, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
9In an oral pathology consult setup, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
10During pre-prosthetic evaluation, a tooth has lingering cold pain, spontaneous night pain, and percussion sensitivity. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent?
About the NBDE Part II Exam
NBDE Part II is a legacy exam, but its clinical-sciences framework remains useful for integrated dental-board preparation. This bank covers operative/restorative reasoning, endodontic and periodontal decisions, oral surgery safety, and patient management.
Questions
500 scored questions
Time Limit
12-hour total appointment (current INBDE format)
Passing Score
Legacy NBDE Part II retired; INBDE reports Pass/Fail
Exam Fee
$890 (JCNDE / ADA DTS / Pearson VUE)
NBDE Part II Exam Content Outline
Operative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
Restorative diagnosis, material/occlusal decisions, fixed/removable prosthodontic principles, and sequenced rehabilitation planning
Endodontics and Periodontics
Pulpal/periapical reasoning, working-length strategy, periodontal maintenance decisions, and implant-supportive tissue management
Oral Surgery, Pharmacology, and Pain Control
Extraction complications, infection source control, local-anesthesia safety, emergency response, and antibiotic/analgesic stewardship
Oral Diagnosis and Patient Management
Lesion triage, radiographic interpretation, informed consent, infection-control protocol, and medically complex care planning
How to Pass the NBDE Part II Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Legacy NBDE Part II retired; INBDE reports Pass/Fail
- Exam length: 500 questions
- Time limit: 12-hour total appointment (current INBDE format)
- Exam fee: $890
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
NBDE Part II Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NBDE Part II still administered in 2026?
No. JCNDE's official timeline states the final NBDE Part II administration was December 31, 2022.
What replaced NBDE Part II?
The Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) replaced legacy NBDE Parts I and II as the current written dental board pathway.
What is the current written dental-board format?
The current INBDE candidate guide (updated December 15, 2025) lists a 12-hour appointment with 500 total items: 360 items on Day 1 and 140 items on Day 2.
What is the current exam fee for the written board?
The current INBDE candidate guide lists the exam fee as $890.
Why practice NBDE Part II-style questions if the exam is retired?
Legacy Part II content maps to high-yield clinical reasoning still tested in integrated form: treatment sequencing, procedural safety, pathology triage, pharmacology, and patient management.
How should I use this legacy clinical bank?
Run mixed timed sets, track error patterns by clinical domain, and pair each missed question with a one-line safety rule and one-line treatment-sequencing rule.