Tooth pain & periapical pathology

Question 1

Give examples of what causes pulpal/periapical disease? (6)

Answer 1

• Dental caries (bacteria)
• Dental trauma (= cracks, fractures = bacteria)
• Cavity preparation
• ? dental materials
• Bacterial leakage at the interface between tooth and restorations
• Exposure of dentine = bacteria

Question 2

What percentage of the population suffers from dentine hypersensitivity?

Is it more frequent in men or women?

Answer 2

15%

Women