Sequelae of Pulpal Disease Flashcards
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inflammation of the pulpal tissue:
pulpitis
What are the three classifications of pulpitis?
- reversible vs. irreversible
- acute vs. chronic
- symptomatic bs. asymptomatic
During inflammation of the pulp, describe the blood supply and collateral support:
limited blood supply; no collateral support
The expansile process of inflammation of the pulp includes:
- blood vessel dilation
- leakage of fluid into surrounding tissue
- migration of cells
pulp is alive, tooth can heal:
reversible pulpitis
pulp is dead, tooth cannot heal, even once irritant is removed
irreversible pulpitis
can occur as a result of irreversible pulpitis:
pulpal necrosis
- blood supply of tooth is severed
- tooth is discolored (grey)
pulpal necrosis
pulpitis characterized by sudden onset and symptomatic:
acute pulpitis
In acute pulpitis there is a collection of ____ ( ____)
neutrophils; abscess
exudate enclosed within chambers, builds pressure:
abscess
acute pulpitis can progress to:
- osteomyelitis
- PA abscess
pulpitis characterized by longer process and asymptomatic:
chronic pulpitis
Less irritant within the pulpal chamber occurs with:
chronic pulpitis
chronic pulpitis can progress to:
- periodontitis
- PA granuloma
- PA cyst
Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis is seen mostly in:
primary teeth (children)
What might cause the pulpal tissue to become hyperplastic in chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?
constant, long-standing irritant
Discuss the symptoms of chronic hyperplastic pulpitis:
asymptomatic
What causes the pulp polyp in chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?
proliferation of granulation tissue
due to the pulp being contained in a rigid, non-expansive tooth cavity, ____ occurs in pulpal inflammation
destruction
The presence of open or closed pulpitis occurs in:
periapical lesions
virulence of involved ____ occurs in periapical lesions
microorganism
In a periapical lesion we may see extent of ____ of ____
sclerosis; dentinal tubules
What is important in resolving PA lesions?
competency of host immune response