Diseases of Pulp and Periodontium Flashcards
what is a pulp hyperaemia
increased blood in pulp chamber
where has infection spread from and to in acute periapical periodontitis
from pulp chamber to periodontal tissues
what forms when there is recurrent infection round the apex of the tooth
apical granuloma
what is a chronic sinus
draining sinus which doesn’t cause any pain but a bad taste when it bursts
what are symptoms of pulp hyperaemia
pain that lasts for a few seconds
pain stimulated by hot cold and sweet foods
pain resolved after stimulus
what is another term for pulp hyperaemia
reversible pulpitis
what are symptoms of acute pulpitis
constant severe pain
reacts to thermal stimuli
poorly localised
minimal response to analgesics
what are symptoms of acute periodontitis
TTP
slight increase in mobility
what are four radiographic signs of acute periodontitis
loss of clarity of lamina dura
radiolucent shadow
delay in changes at apex of tooth
widening of periodontal space
cause of traumatic periodontitis
parafunction
what are clinical signs of traumatic periodontitis
TTP but normal vitality
Radiographs may show widening of PDL space
what is treatment for traumatic periodontitis
occlusal adjustment
correction of parafunctional habit
what are symptoms of acute apical abscess
severe unremitting pain
acute tenderness in function
acute tenderness on percussion
no swelling, redness or heat
what does the site of the swelling depend on
position of tooth in arch
root length
muscle attachment
spaces proximal to the lesion
what is treatment for acute apical abscess
provide drainage
remove source
antibiotics
